Guns, nearly $500K of cocaine seized from Calgary Airbnb
Posted Sep 27, 2022 8:55 am.
Last Updated Sep 27, 2022 12:53 pm.
A 31-year-old man is facing charges after Calgary police found guns and cocaine in the Airbnb room he was staying in.
Officers were called to a bedroom rental in Calgary’s southwest community of the Beltline Saturday for reports of weapons and drug activity.
After searching the room, police say they found just under $500,000 worth of cocaine along with cutting agents. Officers say they also found three guns, illegal magazines, ammunition, and other “drug distribution equipment” such as scales.
Seven kilograms of cocaine. (Calgary Police Service)
Gun magazine and ammunition. (Calgary Police Service)
Two 9mm pistols and One .22 caliber pistol. (Calgary Police Service)
Police charged 31-year-old Anthoulah Dessalines with multiple gun-related offences. He was released on bail and is set to appear in court Oct. 24.
“Our efforts to address gun violence rely on strong community support. If you have information that could help an investigation, such as witnessing suspicious behaviour or vehicles, please contact police. Even something small can have a great impact on an investigation,” Calgary police said in a release.
Anyone with information about illegal guns or drugs in their community is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. You can also leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
