Drugs

• Ontario man convicted of drug trafficking loses Supreme Court appeal

  Canada's highest court has dismissed the appeal of a Guelph, Ont., man convicted of drug trafficking after police impersonated a drug dealer in order to arrest him.

  Crime

  Dec 6
  
• ‘Open air drug market’ operating in Ontario city shut down by police

  Hamilton Police have shut down an open air drug market, and arrested 57 people that investigators say preyed on the vulnerable for several years.

  Crime

  Dec 6
  
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• Saskatchewan corrections officers sound alarm over facility conditions

  Stagnant innovation, increased violence towards officers and drug use; just some of the issues plaguing corrections facilities in Saskatchewan and across Canada.

  Crime

  Dec 5
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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