By rdnewsNOW Staff

Two People Charged

Stettler RCMP and ALERT team up to make large meth seizure

Mar 4, 2022 | 4:07 PM

A joint forces investigation between Stettler RCMP and ALERT Red Deer has led to a significant methamphetamine seizure and charges against two suspected drug dealers.

In October 2021, as a result of local community concerns related to drug trafficking, RCMP began an investigation. As a result of the investigation, RCMP executed a search warrant on a property in Stettler, where 300 grams of methamphetamine, along with a small amount of cocaine and $2,075 in cash was located. Police say the estimated street value of the drugs is nearly $30,000.

On Mar. 3, RCMP charged a 57-year-old man from Stettler with drug trafficking, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime. A 52-year-old woman from Stettler was also charged, and faces counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime.

“This amount of drugs had the potential to cause significant harm to a community like Stettler. Working with ALERT, we were able to address the issue in a timely manner and take these drugs off the street,” said Staff Sergeant Bruce Holliday, Stettler RCMP.

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.

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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.