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Aug 11, 2026
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Calgary police charge 8 people in organized crime investigation involving drugs, guns
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17, 2025, investigators executed search warrants residences located in Delacour and Chestermere, Alta., along with a Jeep associated with the suspects.
The seized items included: $7,690 in cash along with a cash counter Several forged prescription documents Prescription medication believed to be obtained with forged prescriptions A radio-frequency jammer In March 2026, a 28-year-old man from Chestermere and a 40-year-old woman from Delacour were arrested and charged.
Source: Calgary Police On Monday, March 9, 2026, Calgary police executed search warrants at a residence located in the 100 block of Cityside Grove N.E.
and an apartment located in the 200 block of 13 Avenue S.W., along with three vehicles.
During the searches, investigators seized: A loaded Girsan MC14 BDA handgun 137 rounds of ammunition $15,410 in cash 160.2 grams of methamphetamine 115.1 grams of cocaine 23 OxyContin pills Other items consistent with drug trafficking, including packaging materials, buffing agent and cell phones.
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Calgary police charge 8 people in organized crime investigation involving drugs, guns
By Ken MacGillivray Global News
Posted August 11, 2026 2:16 pm
Updated August 11, 2026 7:28 pm
8 charged in organized crime investigation involving firearm, drug trafficking: Calgary police – Aug 11, 2026
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An 11-month-long investigation by Calgary police involving organized crime and allegations of drug trafficking has resulted in almost 60 charges being laid against eight people.…
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