Weapons, drugs, cash seized in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake following year-long investigation

Over the course of the investigation, ALERT seized a significant amount of drugs and firearms, including two handguns, two shotguns, an SKS rifle, a body armour vest, 1.2 kilograms of cocaine, 2.3 kilograms of cannabis, 2.3 kilograms of cannabis resin, 240 milliliters of cannabis oil and $39,000 cash proceeds of crime.

One of the handguns seized had its serial number removed, according to police, while the other was a prohibited revolver-type handgun. The SKS rifle seized was equipped with a drum magazine.

ALERT alleges that Keegan Robinson and Levin Hill were extensively involved in drug trafficking activities throughout Central Alberta. The two men are charged with 57 criminal offences, including charges of conspiracy to traffic drugs, drug trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, money laundering, possession of body armour, and numerous firearms offences.

Robinson, a 26-year-old man from Red Deer, faces 18 criminal charges. He was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on July 19.

Hill, a 24-year-old man from Sylvan Lake, faces 39 criminal charges. He was released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on July 19.

ALERT began its investigation in July 2017.

Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

by rdnewsNOW staff

Weapons, drugs, cash seized in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake following year-long investigation

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