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Officials react to activists charged with drug traffickingTwo Vancouver drug policy activists have been criminally charged after police raided a “compassion club” their group was using to sell tested, illicit street drugs last year. Officials offer their reaction to the news. Paul Johnson has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 8
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Oliver RCMP make two stops in suspected drug trafficking incidentsJun 10
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Coquitlam RCMP make break-through in long-term drug trafficking investigationCoquitlam RCMP have made a break-through in a long-term drug trafficking investigation. Police say they’ve made six arrests in a drug sting operation first launched in 2022.Global News at Noon BCJun 5
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Winnipeg police seize money at airport belonging to drug-trafficking networkInsp. Elton Hall, of the Winnipeg police organized crime unit, said Wednesday that police had seized a “large quantity of Canadian currency” at the Winnipeg International Airport on March 22. He said the money was determined to be linked to a high-level organized crime network.CanadaMay 1
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7 arrested in Chilliwack drug trafficking investigationChilliwack RCMP have arrested seven people in a seven-month-long drug trafficking investigation. Fourteen search warrants were executed at residences in the Lower Mainland in Chilliwack, Vancouver, Surrey and Langley — resulting in a significant seizure of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, meth and guns, four vehicles and more.Global News at Noon BCApr 17
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Durham Police make 92 arrests as part of ‘Project Martini’ investigationDurham Regional Police announced a major drug trafficking bust as part of an operation called “Project Martini.” Vanessa Wright reports.Jun 18
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‘Largest single drug seizure’ for Strathcona County RCMPAfter an extensive investigation, Strathcona County RCMP has successfully disrupted a drug trafficking operation. As Jasmine King reports, more than $1-million worth of drugs have now been taken off the streets.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 19
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Parents, grandparents of missing 8-month-old arrested as search continues: Kentucky policeThe parents of missing eight-month-old baby Miya Tucker were both arrested on Thursday after police carried out a welfare check for the baby and were unable to find her, according to Kentucky State Police. The girl’s mother Tesla Tucker, 29, and father Cage Rudd, 30, were arrested on drug and child abandonment charges. Meanwhile, Miya’s...CrimeJun 13
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Opioid crisis: Are Canada’s ‘safe supply’ drugs being used in organized crime?The debate on the opioid crisis in Canada continued in the House of Commons on Tuesday with Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whether Toronto would be next to decriminalize possession of hard drugs after the city of Vancouver took the measure. Conservative MP Kerry Findlay followed up the...CanadaMay 7
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Police operation at Calgary CTrain stations leads to numerous chargesPolice are cracking down on drugs, violence and overall social disorder they say has been witnessed at LRT stations in Calgary. A long list of charges had been laid ranging from drug trafficking to concealed weapons. As Jayme Doll reports, there is still a long way to go.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 2
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Tackling open drug use, trafficking in hospitalsThe B.C. government is addressing growing concerns of illicit substance use and drug dealing in hospitals. Angela Jung reports on what the health minister is now promising to combat the problem.CrimeApr 9
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Manitoba government cracking down on organized crime with new billsThe Manitoba government has introduced two bills aimed at cracking down on drug trafficking and organized crime.CrimeApr 5
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Fire at Calgary Bulk Barn leads to traffic tie-upsCalgary firefighters had a tough time battling a blaze that caused major traffic problems on Macleod Trail Thursday morning. The fire at Bulk Barn caused police to shut down two lanes of traffic as a ladder truck doused flames over 10 metres high. At the same time, crews were trying to conserve water. Doug Vaessen...Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJun 20
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7 arrested in vehicle trafficking, reselling investigation nicknamed ‘Project Paranoid’Seven people have been arrested in an auto theft investigation. As Catherine McDonald reports, Project Paranoid began as undercover officers were investigating drug and gun trafficking.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 27
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Winter driving conditions in Calgary has city police issuing traffic advisoryWith the crashes piling up during Friday’s morning commute, Calgary police issued a traffic advisory urging motorist to slow down and drive to snowy conditions. Doug Vaessen reports on day four of the spring storm.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMar 22
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Warrant issued for convicted B.C. drug trafficker who fled to IndiaA Canada-wide warrant has been issued for a 60-year-old Surrey man , convicted of smuggling drugs. In November 2017, border service agents at the Pacific Crossing searched a truck owned and driven by Raj Kumar Mehmi. In September of last year, Mehmi was found guilty on two drug charges but one month later he fled...Global News at Noon BCDec 13, 2023
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More than 200 charges laid in undercover sting around Calgary CTrain stationsCalgary police have arrested 27 people and laid more than 200 charges following an undercover sting around Calgary CTrain stations in an effort to cut down on drug trafficking, crime and disorder. Ina Sidhu reports.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryDec 20, 2023
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Police bust suspected major drug operation in Lower MainlandPolice have busted an alleged Canada-wide drug trafficking operation based in the Lower Mainland. The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit searched homes in Langley, Maple Ridge and Abbotsford, seized drugs, guns and cash, and arrested two people.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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Police investigating after suspected impaired driver crashes into Aldergrove community policing buildingA video submitted to Global News shows a man apparently driving and a woman dragged as the car hits a traffic island and crashes into the building on Sunday evening. One man is facing possible impaired driving charges, and the woman was taken to hospital. Police are looking for more information. Aaron McArthur reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 30, 2023
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Arrests made following drug trafficking investigation by Winnipeg policeA two-month investigation by the Winnipeg police has led to $5.4 million in drugs coming off the streets.CrimeAug 24, 2023