Methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl were seized after Consort RCMP and ALERT Lloydminster teamed up to tackle drug trafficking concerns in the community. Two people have been arrested.
The joint investigation concluded on March 14, 2022, when investigators searched two vehicles and a residence in the Village of Consort.
In total, Consort RCMP and ALERT seized the following:
- 234 grams of suspected methamphetamine;
- 22 grams of suspected cocaine;
- 14 grams of fentanyl
- Canadian currency
- A shot gun and sawed-off rifle
As a result of the investigation Consort RCMP and ALERT have charged the following people:
A 43-year-old female of Consort charged with the following:
- Drug trafficking
- Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking
- Multiple firearms offences.
She has been remanded in custody with her next appearance set for March 21, 2022, at Red Deer Provincial Court:
A 33-year-old male of Edmonton charged with the following:
- Possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking
- Multiple firearms offences.
He was released from custody with his next appearance set for April 8, 2022, at Coronation Provincial Court
"In a small community the problems associated with drug trafficking are amplified. Working alongside ALERT, we were able to swiftly address these concerns, simultaneously removing harmful drugs and dangerous weapons off the street," said Cpl. Chad Salmi, Consort RCMP.
ALERT expanded to Lloydminster in November 2020. The specialized team is dedicated to combatting organized crime and serves a larger regional footprint, including communities like Consort.
Consort is located near the Sask. border, approximately 200 kilometers south of Lloydminster.
Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
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.