Calgary police say two men are facing charges after approximately $70,000 worth of drugs, 11 firearms, several rounds of ammunition and cash were seized as part of a two-month investigation into a man who was not abiding by his bail conditions.
On Tuesday, March 18, police executed search warrants at four residences located in northeast Calgary and Airdrie. Police also searched four vehicles believed to be connected to the suspects.
In January, the Calgary Police Service’s Gun Violence Enforcement Team was made aware of a man who was believed to be breaching his court-imposed conditions by being in possession of firearms and conducting activity consistent with drug trafficking.
"This was a co-ordinated effort involving several units from across the Service and with our partners at the RCMP to target ongoing drug trafficking activity in Calgary," Acting Staff Sgt. Jim Dalidowicz of the CPS Organized Crime and Offender Management Section said in a news release.
"Several search warrants were executed as part of this investigation, and as a result, we were able to take 11 firearms off our streets and seize $70,000 worth of dangerous drugs to ensure they are not consumed by Calgarians," he said.
Four men were arrested. Two were charged. Two were released without charges.
Amanullah Khan, 33, of Calgary, is facing 30 charges:
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11 counts of unsafe storage of a firearm
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11 counts of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
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Three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking
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Five counts of breach of a release order
The following items were seized in relation to the first suspect:
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10 electronic devices, including cellphones and computers
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Approximately 2.41 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine pressed into 4,000 tablets, worth an estimated street value of $48,000
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Approximately 224.1 grams of suspected cocaine, worth an estimated street value of $22,410
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Approximately 25.5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, worth an estimated street value of $2,550
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Seven tablets of Oxycodone, worth an estimated street value of $140
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13 unknown pills
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234 live rounds of 9mm Luger ammunition
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11 unlawfully possessed firearms
Police listed the firearms as:
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CZ999 Compact, 9mm with 15-round magazine
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Taurus TH9C, 9mm with 17-round magazine
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Taurus G3, 9mm with 12-round magazine
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Taurus PT111 Millennium G2, 9mm with 12-round magazine, laser sight and rubber grip
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Taurus G2s, .40-calibre Smith & Wesson with six-round magazine
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Hi-Point C9, 9mm with magazine
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Springfield Armory XD-S, .45 ACP with seven-round magazine
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Walther PK380, .380 auto with magazine
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Ruger LCP, .380 auto with magazine
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Smith & Wesson M&P45, .45 auto with 10-round magazine and 10 live .45-calibre Hornady 45 auto cartridges
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FN 503, 9mm with magazine
Khan remains in custody. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, April 4.
Mohamed Nadjib Medjadj, 22, of Calgary, is charged with:
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Five counts of breach of a release order
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Two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
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One count of possession of proceeds of crime
The following items were seized in relation to the second suspect:
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Digital scales
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Drug packaging materials
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A small amount of suspected methamphetamine
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A small amount of suspected crack cocaine
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$270 in Canadian currency
An additional $5,610 in Canadian currency was also seized as part of the investigation.
Anyone with information about drug trafficking in Calgary is asked to contact CPS at 403-266-1234 or submit a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers.
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