Drug busts in southeast Calgary turn up $700K in cocaine, cash

Two men were arrested after police found more than $700,000 in cash and drugs at two homes in southeast Calgary.

The homes in Copperfield and Douglasdale were searched a week ago, according to a release from the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT).

Officers found 4.5 kilograms of cocaine, 549 grams of heroin, 360 grams of cannabis and $30,085 in cash.

Police believe the homes were being used to package and press the cocaine for street-level drug sales.

Colton DarbyandRicardo Martinezwere arrested without incident.

Both men are 21 years old and face almost two dozen drug and firearm-related charges between them.

Officers also seized a Glock handgun they think was smuggled in from the United States, along with rounds of ammunition, two prohibited magazinesand body armour.