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Fort McMurray RCMP have seized more than $100,000 worth of drugs and cash from three homes.
Last week, Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), with assistance from the RCMP searched the homes as part of an investigation into a “well-known drug dealer” in the region
ALERT says 52 year old Jeffrey Mark Caines was arrested at an Eagle Ridge condominium along with an associate and more than $100,000 in cocaine. Police also seized $18,970 in cash and a firearm after searching a home downtown and on Timberline Drive. Caines remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Fort McMurray court on Aug. 20.
39-year-old Crystal MacLellan was also arrested and is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
According to Alert, more suspects were identified and additional arrests and charges are being contemplated.
Anyone with information on drug or gang activity in their community is asked to contact local police or Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-22-8477 or online.
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