By The Canadian Press

Investigation into biker cocaine ring leads to 10 arrests

Aug 31, 2018 | 6:30 AM

EDMONTON – Ten people are facing 45 charges following a year-long investigation into a cocaine distribution network in Alberta that police say was linked to a member of the Hells Angels.

Police allege the suspects filled various roles within the network that ran through Edmonton, Spruce Grove, Cold Lake, Whitecourt and Grande Prairie.

Charges include participating in a criminal organization, conspiracy to traffic cocaine and other drugs-, firearms- and property-related counts.

William McCabe, who is 47 and from Spruce Grove, is charged with instruction of a criminal organization.

Police believe it’s the first time that charge has been laid against someone in Alberta.

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Investigators allege McCabe, a Hells Angels member in Edmonton, oversaw cocaine trafficking operations and distribution of drugs by support clubs in other communities.

(CHED)