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Red Deer raid nets $2.2M in drugs as well as 9 guns

Police in Red Deer seized $2.2 million in illegal drugs in what they say is the citys largest drug bust.

Believed to be largest drug bust in central Alberta city

a table is pictured with many bags of white powder and  several rifles on it.
Police displayed the numerous weapons and quantities of illegal drugs seized in an investigation last month by ALERT Red Deers organized crime team. (ALERT)

Police in Red Deer seized $2.2 million inillegal drugs in what they say is the city's largest drug bust.

In a release Tuesday, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said their Red Deer organized crime unitraided a home on the city's north side on Oct. 19.

Drugs with an estimated street value of $2.2 million were found in the home, including:

  • 6.8 kilograms of fentanyl.
  • 6.5 kilograms of methamphetamine.
  • 0.4 kilograms of cocaine.
  • 1.9 litres of GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate).

Nine firearms, including two handguns, four riflesand three shotguns, were also found at the residence.

Police seized threehigh-end electric scooters that investigators think were being used indrug trafficking operations.

Officers also found $17,286 in cash.

A 43-year-old man was arrested at another location following the search. Hehas been charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crimeand 28 firearms-related offences.

He was held in custody and is set to appear in court on Dec. 4.