Calgary police arrest 1, seize drugs from southwest home

Calgary police say several tips from residents of a southwest neighbourhood led to the arrest of one person and the seizure of more than $20,000 worth of drugs.

The investigation started in the summer, when a home on Erlton Street garnered attention for regular activity often associated with drug trafficking.

Investigators searched the home on Thursday, Nov. 23 and found 41 grams of crack cocaine, 40 grams of cocaine, 116 grams of methamphetamine, 72 Percocet pills, five grams of an unknown powder, 33 assorted pills of unknown origin, equipment used in the production of crack cocaine, and $1,305 in cash.

Nelson Medeiros is facing one count of proceeds of crime, three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and one count of production for the purpose of trafficking, according to police.

Police say members of the community identified the problem home and acted on it.

“This is a great example of how police and communities can work together to ensure our neighbourhoods remain healthy,” Staff Sgt Kurt Jacobs from District 1’s general investigations unit said in a statement.

Medeiros is set to appear in court on Wednesday, Dec. 20.