Three people have been arrested following a yearlong drug trafficking investigation by Drumheller RCMP.
According to police, the investigation began in April 2024, targeting people suspected of selling drugs in Drumheller and the surrounding area.
"Through coordinated efforts with other RCMP units, including Alberta Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit, Red Deer ALERT and Strathmore GIS, police were able to disrupt a network involved in trafficking-controlled substances," wrote RCMP in a news release.
As police executed several search warrants, officers seized a variety of drugs, including suspected cocaine, psilocybin, and LSD. RCMP say they also discovered firearms, cash, and other items related to drugs.
Officers arrested 54-year-old Neil Lanos, 38-year-old Chase Huene, and 35-year-old Robert Hamilton charging them with possession and trafficking.
All three suspects were released from custody and are expected to appear in a Drumheller court on April 11.