Central Albertan arrested in year-plus drug investigation

· 238.2 grams of cocaine

· $10,000 cash

“This investigation exemplifies the importance of strong working relationships between the Federal Policing Program and the many RCMP detachments in Alberta,” says S/Sgt. Kent Dahl, RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime. “This joint operation disrupted a drug trafficking operation and targeted individuals that would have caused greater harm to our communities.”

Adds Insp. Heidi Ravenhill, Red Deer RCMP: “Through excellent investigational work and effective interagency collaboration, this drug trafficking network was disrupted and dangerous drugs were prevented from entering a number of Alberta communities. We are very proud of the work of both our GIS team and of those in FSOC.”

Kevin Gallagher, 38, a resident of Springbrook, was arrested and charged with:

· Trafficking in Substance contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (x6);

· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code (x4); and,

· Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime contrary to section 355.2 of the Criminal Code (x2).

Gallagher was scheduled to appear for this matter in Red Deer Provincial Court on Dec. 1, 2022.

Gallagher is also currently facing charges related to an incident last spring. His last court appearance on that matter was a bail hearing on Dec. 1.

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Brandon Schnell, 39, a resident of Calgary, has been charged with:

· Trafficking in Substance contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (x6);

· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 contrary to section 355(b) of the Criminal Code (x2).

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A 26-year-old resident of Calgary was previously arrested and charged with:

· Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose Trafficking contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (x3); and,

· Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000 contrary to section 355(a) of the Criminal Code.

That individual appeared in Calgary Provincial Court on Oct. 26, 2022.

by Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

Central Albertan arrested in year-plus drug investigation

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