Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit seizes over 50,000 doses of illicit drugs so far this year
As part of their mandate to traffic and public safety, the Alberta RCMP Roving Traffic Unit (RTU) works diligently to identify and intercept criminals during traffic stops.
Since Jan. 2021, the RTU has made a total of 11 seizures, which resulted in over 50,000 doses of illicit drugs being removed from our communities.
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.
Recent significant seizures: