Police use intelligence to target drug trafficking through Operation Guardian
We have seized more than $350,000 worth of drugs as part of an ongoing operation that is targeting drug and firearms activity throughout Calgary.
In September 2026, our Organized Crime Enforcement Unit (OCEU) and Strategic Data Integration and Intelligence Analytical Unit (SDIIAU) worked together to develop Operation Guardian.
Operation Guardian uses geospatial analysis and crime data to detect areas where drug and firearms activity is increasing relative to historical patterns, resulting in early criminal hot spot detection. Officers within OCEU use this analysis to deploy to these areas to disrupt criminal activity, collect intelligence and conduct investigations and enforcement.
Since the operation launched on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, these intelligence-led insights have resulted in 67 traffic stops, four separate drug trafficking investigations, five arrests and 17 charges. In total, we have seized:
- 3.18 kilograms of fentanyl
- 175.5 grams of powder cocaine
- 66.2 grams of crack cocaine
- 701 fentanyl pills
- More than $12,000 in cash
Photos of some of the seized items are available at The City of Calgary Newsroom.
As part of our investigations, five people have been charged:
- Trevor BREAU, 34, of Calgary, was charged with two counts each of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and resisting or obstructing a peace officer. He was also charged under the Radiocommunications Act with one count each of unlawful operation of a radio apparatus and unlawful possession of equipment/device. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.
- Jaden SUAREZ-BALLEZA, 26, of Calgary, was charged with one count each of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
- Georgiy PAK, 22, of Calgary, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.
- Prinderjit Singh BINNING, 32, of Calgary, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
- A 15-year-old girl, of Calgary, who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.
This work was enabled by a recent realignment of resources in our Organized Crime & Offender Management Section, which allowed for greater co-ordination between investigative resources.
“Operation Guardian is about getting ahead of criminal activity instead of reacting to it. “Being able to move officers to where the analysis tells us they’ll have the most impact means we can step in earlier, and these results show it’s making a real difference in disrupting the harm drugs bring into our communities.”
“Our civilian analysts bring specialized data and geospatial expertise that helps turn large amounts of crime data into actionable intelligence. By identifying emerging changes in crime patterns, we can give investigators earlier awareness of where activity is intensifying and help them focus resources where they can have the greatest impact.”
Proactive investigation and enforcement efforts related to Operation Guardian are ongoing.
If you have information about drug, firearms or organized crime activity in Calgary, contact police by calling 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
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