By Troy Gillard (Twitter: @Troy_Gillard)

ALERT and Red Deer RCMP seize drugs, guns, and cash

Dec 20, 2018 | 7:29 AM

RED DEER- Seven people have been arrested following an ALERT investigation in two Red Deer neighbourhoods in which drugs, firearms, cash and vehicles were seized.

On December 13, ALERT’s Red Deer organized crime and gang team concluded a short-term investigation by executing two search warrants at homes in Pines and Vanier Woods.

A search of the homes yielded $66,000 worth of cocaine, along with further evidence of drug trafficking, including scales, score sheets and packaging materials.

Three firearms were located, including a Ruger handgun, an SKS rifle, and a shotgun.

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The following items were seized:

– three firearms
– ammunition
– 662 grams of cocaine
– drug trafficking paraphernalia
– two vehicles
– $60,330 cash proceeds of crime

Stephen Jones was the primary focus of ALERT’s investigation. The 23-year-old has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and nine firearms offences.

The seven accused face a total of 51 charges related to drugs and firearms offences, they are:

– 23-year-old Stephen Jones
– 22-year-old Colby Ingimarson
– 20-year-old- Mackenzie Ingimarson
– 24-year-old- Vincent Tyrell Williams
– 21-year-old- Shaydin Proulx
– 24-year-old- Gavin Forslund
– 22-year-old Josh Martens

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).