64 charges laid after drug-trafficking operation

As part of our ongoing commitment to address unsafe behaviour in our public spaces, an operation into drug-trafficking was launched along the CTrain stations in the city’s northwest.

In January of 2024, officers 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 CTrain stations located in the city’s northwest. District officers partnered with investigative units from across the Service and Calgary Transit Peace Officers to launch an operation to address the ongoing safety concerns and to disrupt the drug-trafficking.

Between Tuesday, April 16, and Saturday, April 25, 2024, eight people were charged with 64 criminal offences in relation to drug trafficking, possession of weapons, 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,” says Inspector 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.”

In total there were 64 charges laid including:

·       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

·       11 counts of breach of conditions

“We would like to thank the many units from across the Service as well as Calgary Transit Peace Officers for their assistance with this investigation,” says District 2 Inspector Keith Hurley of the Calgary Police Service. “By working together, we can address the ongoing concern of safety in public spaces.”