ST. PAUL - Police seized drugs from three St. Paul residences on Sept. 9, following a joint investigation between Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), RCMP Eastern Alberta District Crime Reduction Unit, and St. Paul RCMP.
ALERT Lloydminster’s organized crime team searched the homes and found a sawed-off shotgun with ammunition, 57 grams of methamphetamine, 57 grams of cocaine, and 10 grams of suspected fentanyl.
“This investigation has been ongoing and continues to be. The collaboration efforts of the St. Paul Detachment members, ALERT and a number of Eastern Alberta District Units in this investigation has been paramount in the successful investigation thus far,” said Staff Sgt. Greg Stannard with St. Paul RCMP.
While several suspects have been identified, no one has been formally charged yet, according to a Sept. 14 media release from ALERT. The investigation is ongoing as investigators prepare reports and disclosure for Crown Counsel.
Any members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in the community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
“Drug trafficking is a significant public safety concern and its negative consequences are especially magnified in smaller communities. ALERT works hand-in-hand with our local partners to protect communities big and small from organized crime.” said Sgt. Bruce Maclean, with ALERT Lloydminster.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.
