Man charged following drug trafficking investigation

We have charged a man and have seized drugs, drug paraphernalia and cash following a six-month drug trafficking investigation.

In February 2025, an officer with the District 1 patrol team, with assistance from the Alberta Sheriffs, launched an investigation into a man believed to be involved in drug trafficking, following a traffic stop on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

As the investigation progressed, a search warrant was executed on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, at a residence associated with the suspect in the 400 block of 11 Avenue S.E. The search resulted in the seizure of:

·         47.8 grams of cocaine

·         4.5 grams of methamphetamine

·         47 capsules of suspected cocaine

·         $40,525 in Canadian currency

·         $190 in U.S. currency

·         A digital weigh scale

·         Five cellphones

·         Drug paraphernalia

·         Packaging material

·         Identity documents

As a result, Mauricio ROMERO, 30, has been charged with:

·         Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking

·         One count of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 (Canadian currency)

·         One count of possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 (U.S. currency)

·         Two counts of failure to comply with a release order

ROMERO will next appear in court on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

We would like to thank the Alberta Sheriffs South Region Investigative Support Unit for their assistance with this investigation. We remain committed to working alongside our law enforcement partners to protect Calgarians from the harmful impacts of drug trafficking and related violence.

Anyone with information related to suspected drug trafficking activity occurring in Calgary is asked to call the police non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips

Case #: CA25063734/5802