Calgary police lay 64 charges in drug trafficking operation along NW CTrain stations
Posted May 2, 2024 9:42 am.
Last Updated May 2, 2024 7:36 pm.
Calgary police have laid dozens of charges in a drug trafficking operation out of CTrain stations in the city’s northwest.
Investigators say they noticed a localized increase in overdoses, behaviour consistent with drug-trafficking, and an increase in calls for service due to open drug use and violence at the stations back in January.
In response, district officers partnered with investigative units from across Calgary police and transit peace officers to launch an operation to deal with the ongoing safety concerns and disrupt the trafficking.
Police say from April 16 to April 25, eight people were charged with 64 crimes in relation to drug trafficking, weapons possession, and the proceeds of crime.
“While it is important to hold those responsible for the violence and drug-trafficking accountable, we recognize that some of the individuals charged may be suffering from addiction and require resources and assistance,” Insp. Jeff Pennoyer of the Criminal Networks Section of the Calgary Police Service.
“The accused persons in this investigation were provided information that would connect them to organizations in Calgary that can assist with social supports, and information on the Drug Treatment Court and the Calgary Indigenous Court for additional support throughout the court process.”
Investigators say the charges laid include 16 counts of drug trafficking, nine counts of possession for the purpose of drug trafficking, 22 counts of possession of the proceeds of crime, six counts of possession of a concealed weapon, and 11 counts of breach of conditions.
