Three people from Edmonton have been charged in connection with the seizure of nearly half a million dollars in drugs. In November, the Edmonton Police Service began an investigation into a group believed to be trafficking drugs from the lower mainland area of B.C. to the Edmonton area. • The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App On Jan. 28 a search warrant was executed at two hotel rooms in Edmonton, a vehicle and a home at 117 Avenue and 87 Street where a fentanyl processing operation was located. The following items were seized: • More than 18 kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $180,000. • Over 3.5 kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of $229,000. • Over 2 kg of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $24,000. • 25 L of GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) with an estimated street value of over $12,000. • Nearly 60 grams of Alprazolam powder with an estimated street value of over $8,500. • One gun. The fentanyl processing operation has since been dismantled. A 43-year-old man, a 21-year-old man and a 47-year-old woman from Edmonton were arrested and charged with a total of 27 charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of a controlled substance and authorized possession of a firearm.
