After a two-month police investigation into $169,000 worth of drugs, firearms, and "various contraband," a man and woman were accused of nearly 30 drugs and firearms. facing charges of
In June, Calgary Police investigators identified her duo as suspected of trafficking drugs during their stays at various residences and hotels in northeast Calgary.
Officers executed search warrants for storage lockers, vehicles and hotel rooms believed to be used by the two men.
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Police also carried 12-gauge shotguns, SKS rifles, .22 rifles, ammunition, crossbows, knives, cutting agents, scales, and firearms on 26th and 33rd Streets N.E. Seized stolen items, including driver's licenses and other identification documents. Police also seized 1.1 kilograms of methamphetamine and 472 grams of fentanyl.
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The multiple resources of the service rallied to successfully remove drugs and weapons from the streets to address a key public safety concern, Colin Chisholm said in a statement.
Darcy Garnett Zelmer, 37 faces 29 charges related to possession of a firearm, violation of a previous court order, possession of drugs intended for human trafficking, and possession of criminal proceeds. Zelmer is in police custody and is due to appear in court on Friday.
Natalia Ann Niles, 22, is facing four charges on her part, including possession of drugs for trafficking purposes and violation of a release order. Niles appeared in court on Monday.
Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call her CPS at 403-266-1234 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
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