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ALERT Dismantles Southern Alberta Drug Network, Charges Nine Suspects

Local police services joined federal units across southern Alberta to trace the organization’s funding streams.

Supplied images from ALERT show items seized in a recent southern Alberta operation. ALERT has arrested nine suspects, seized large amounts of cocaine, and has restrained more than $2.5 million in assets linked to drug trafficking.
Supplied images from ALERT show items seized in a recent southern Alberta operation. ALERT has arrested nine suspects, seized large amounts of cocaine, and has restrained more than $2.5 million in assets linked to drug trafficking.
Project Leadline seized millions in cash, property and drugs over its two-year lifespan.

Overview

  • The operation concluded with nine suspects facing 63 charges, including criminal organization involvement, drug trafficking, conspiracy and money laundering.
  • Law enforcement seized over $500,000 in drugs, including cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and GHB, along with $91,941 in cash and two firearms.
  • Authorities froze more than $2 million in assets tied to a real estate laundering scheme that encompassed properties and bank accounts.
  • Four suspects have been arrested and charged, while five others face outstanding warrants including a 19-year-old.
  • Project Leadline ran from April 2023 to June 2025 and united ALERT with local police, RCMP, Canada Border Services Agency, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security Investigations.