2013 Drug Cases

The RCMP executed a warrant to search residential premises in Airdrie where they located a sophisticated three stage marijuana grow operation. Much to the chagrin of CCM he drove into the driveway of the grow house as the police were about to execute the warrant. CCM was arrested and a search of his person revealed the presence of a set of keys which were then used by the police to enter the grow house – not good. As a consequence …

The police responded to a 911 emergency call which lead them to a basement suite. In that basement suite the police observed multiple weapons and blood splattered throughout the premises. The police secured the premises and obtained a warrant to search. The execution of that warrant yielded approximately 3 kilograms of cannabis marijuana, just under a “brick” (kilo) of hashish, packaging materials, multiple weapons, approximately $10,000.00 cash and related drug paraphernalia. MMC was charged with possession of cannabis marijuana for …

The police entered residential premises with a warrant to search where they found a sophisticated 450 plant marijuana grow operation; the police also located MVS hiding in the home. The warrant to search was solid and (short of a miracle) a conviction for cultivation and possession for the purpose of trafficking was inevitable. All MVS wanted was to stay out of jail. As the Crown would not settle for less than 15 months imprisonment we entered pleas of not guilty …

In an investigation entitled “Gladiator” the police executed a warrant to search an apartment where they located a quantity of crack cocaine, ecstasy, codeine, GHB, assorted drug trafficking paraphernalia, weapons and approximately $12,000.00 cash. The police also found GR in a bedroom; a search of GR revealed the presence of a key for the apartment building. GR was charged with 10 offences including 4 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of crack cocaine, weapons and possessing proceeds …

R.J. was the target of a police undercover investigation involving confidential informants and extensive police surveillance. As a consequence of that investigation the police charged R. J. with a number of offences including possession of oxycontin (“morphine”) for the purpose of trafficking and multiple firearms offences. While in custody the police interrogated R.J. and managed to secure an admission of trafficking. The circumstances surrounding seizure of the guns and drugs were such as to give rise to various issues under …

The RCMP obtained a warrant to search the home of P.J. where they located what they consider to be a relatively large quantity of cannabis marijuana, cash and a small quantity of cocaine. P.J. was charged with a number of offences including possession of cannabis marijuana for the purpose of trafficking. Pleas of not guilty were entered and on the date of trial the matter was resolved by way of a conviction for simple possession of cannabis marijuana and a …

Members of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CSFU) conducted an investigation involving extensive surveillance into the alleged cocaine trafficking activities of V.J. The police attached an electronic tracking device to V.J.’s automobile which led to his apprehension by the police on Highway #1 just west of Medicine Hat. A search of V.J.’s vehicle revealed approximately 1 ounce of cocaine and a digital scale. Police also seized a cellular telephone containing text messages consistent (according to the police) with drug …