Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit seizes over 50,000 doses of illicit drugs since start of 2021
Tens of thousands of doses of illicit drugs have been removed from Alberta communities this year, thanks to the efforts of the Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit (RTU).
Mounties say the unit works to combat travelling crime across the province, seizing illicit drugs and illegal contraband from Alberta’s roadways. As part of their mandate to traffic and public safety, the RTU is said to work diligently to identify and intercept criminals during traffic stops.
Since Jan. 2021, the RTU has made a total of 11 seizures, resulting in the removal over 50,000 doses of illicit drugs from Alberta communities.
The Alberta RCMP RTU is a specialized team tasked with carrying out traffic safety as well as detecting and disrupting potential criminal activity. In addition to removing various illegal substances off Alberta’s roads, the unit also seized over $148,900 of contraband including $32,645 in CDN currency, $115,767 in diamonds and jewellery, as well as six handguns.