Carstairs man among three suspects charged after Calgary-based drug trafficking investigation

Police seized nearly a quarter million dollars worth of various drugs and three loaded firearms this month from a handful of suspected Calgary-based drug traffickers.

Didsbury RCMP were among the partner agencies to assist the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams in the months-long investigation which also yielded about $47,000 in cash. Two Calgary addresses and four vehicles linked to the suspects were searched.

Two men from Calgary – a 26-year-old and a 27-year-old – along with a 28-year-old from Carstairs are facing drug-related charges and various firearms offences.

ALERT is committed to tackling serious and organized crime in the province and anyone who suspects drug or gang activity in their community is encouraged to contact their local police or provide tips anonymously through CRIMESTOPPERS.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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