A 53-year-old Alberta man has been charged for allegedly using a 3D printer to manufacture firearm parts. 

Four people have been arrested and charged following a major Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) investigation in Brooks, Alta., that involved more than $46,000 worth of drugs and cash. 

According to ALERT, the Southeast Alberta Property Crime Unit has recovered $34,000 worth of drugs and more than $240,000 worth of stolen goods since April.

In a news release Wednesday morning, ALERT said the man was arrested in Calgary on June 20 following a human trafficking investigation.

Police said scammers will approach people in parking lots or busy roadways and will try to sell them fake gold while attempting to steal valuables from the victim.

On June 25, ALERT investigators executed a search warrant at a house in the 400 block of 48 Ave and seized more than $23,000 worth of cash and drugs

In a news release, ALERT said members of ICE speculate that the "rise in the number of investigative referrals" is "likely in part related to digital dependency during COVID-19 isolation measures."

A $50 million funding boost was announced Thursday for the specialized police team that works on organized crime in Alberta. The province is also investing millions towards in a new drug court for Red Deer.

Police arrested four people and seized an estimated $20,000 worth of drugs in a bust on June 3.

Police said a man engaged in electronic and in-person communication with three child victims that was predatory in nature.