Drugs

• Alberta sheriffs shut down problem property in Lethbridge

  The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act unit of the Alberta sheriffs has closed a Lethbridge home following complaints of drug activity.

  Crime

  Nov 19
  
• Kingston police make largest-ever fentanyl bust

  Kingston Police have made their largest fentanyl seizure in history following a drug trafficking investigation, seizing drugs valued at over $200,000.

  Canada

  Aug 27
  
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• A Lethbridge neighbourhood is looking up after hitting rock bottom

  Residents living along 3rd Avenue north in Lethbridge are hopeful for a brighter future following a challenging few years that culminated in one of their own losing their home.

  Crime

  Aug 23
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• 5 charged after ALERT seizes 6 guns, $300k in drugs in Calgary investigation

  On June 5, ALERT said Calgary's organized crime team executed a search warrant at a home in the northeast community of Harvest Hills, along with two vehicles.

  Crime

  Jul 11
• 2 charged in Calgary drug and weapon seizure in June

  A man and a woman from Calgary charged in connection with the seizure of guns and drugs will appear in court later this month, police say.

  Crime

  Jul 10
• Alberta Sheriffs shut down Calgary house after alleged drug activity

  Alberta Sheriffs have closed a house in northwest Calgary on Monday after an investigation into alleged drug activity in the area, the province said. 

  Crime

  May 27
• 2 arrested after RCMP drug and weapons bust in Thompson, Man.

  During a search, RCMP found a loaded handgun with an extended magazine in the passenger's waistband, 113 grams of cocaine, $10,000 in cash, and drug gear.

  Crime

  May 23
• Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards,’ expert says

  Guy Felicella, a harm reduction and recovery expert in British Columbia, says all regions in Canada need to persevere with treating substance addictions as a health issue.

  Canada

  May 18
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• 4 people arrested in Dauphin, Man. after RCMP find drugs in vehicle

  The 29-year-old man driving didn't have a valid driver's license, officers said, and as he was getting out of the car, drug paraphernalia was seen on the centre console.

  Crime

  May 10
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• Estimated $65,000 in drugs seized during Portage la Prairie, Man. search

  On Friday, a drug bust on 9th Street Northwest in the community saw 647 grams of suspected cocaine, illegal weed and over $7,500 cash seized.

  Crime

  Apr 23