Organized transgression investigators person arrested and charged an alleged fentanyl trader aft officers with Alberta’s Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) seized much than 1 and a fractional kilograms of fentanyl from a Calgary home.
ALERT said the probe began successful December 2024 aft officers received a extremity astir cause trafficking activities successful the city.
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On Feb. 6, 2025, officers seized 1,547 grams of fentanyl from an flat successful the Beltline, worthy an estimated $150,000 if sold astatine thoroughfare value.
They besides seized 49 grams of suspected benzodiazepine, which is often utilized arsenic a fentanyl buffing agent, and $17,550 successful cash.
The accused was arrested during a postulation halt adjacent his home.
He has been charged with possession of drugs for the intent of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
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