Well known drug dealer arrested in Fort McMurray

RCMP in Fort McMurray seized more than $100,000 worth of drugs and cash from three homes last week.

Alberta’s Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) and Wood Buffalo RCMP searched homes as part of a drug investigation in the region.At one of the homes searched, a condo in Eagle Ridge, police arrested a 51-year-old man, who was previously convicted of drug and firearms offences and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. Officers found 1,051 grams of cocaine, $18,790 in cash and a firearm.

RCMP also arrested a 39 year old and charged for possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.

The 51 year old who police say “arguably one of the most well-known organized crime figures in the region” will appear in court on August 20th.