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Calgary police say they have laid more than 60 charges following an operation aimed at curbing drug trafficking at CTrain stations in the city’s northwest.
In January, the Calgary Police Service (CPS) said it had noticed an increase in local overdoses and behavior consistent with drug trafficking, including open drug use and violence at CTrain stations in northwest Calgary.
CPS said it is partnering with investigative units and Calgary Transit peace officers to launch a campaign to address “ongoing safety concerns and to disrupt drug trafficking.”
The CPS said that between April 16 and April 25, eight people were charged with 64 offenses relating to drug trafficking, possession of weapons and proceeds of crime.
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“While it is important to hold those responsible for the violence and drug trafficking accountable, we recognize that some of the accused individuals may be suffering from addiction and need resources and support,” he said. the Inspector Insp. Jeff Pennoyer with the Calgary Police Service. “The accused persons in this investigation were given information that would connect them with organizations in Calgary that can assist with social support, and information about the Drug Treatment Court and Indigenous Court of Calgary for additional support throughout the process of court.”
A breakdown of the charges included 16 counts of drug trafficking, nine counts of possession for the purposes of drug trafficking, 22 counts of possession of the proceeds of crime, six counts of possession of a concealed weapon and 11 counts of breach of conditions.
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