MEDICINE HAT
POLICE SERVICE

MEDIA RELEASE

05-023100
Media Interest
2005-09-23 11:32 -
DRUG RELATED OFFENCES
850-900 2 ST SE

Text Release Date and Time: 2005-09-23 12

On 23 Sept. 2005 at about 1000 hrs. members of the Medicine Hat Police Service Special Operations Unit initiated a traffic stop of a 2002 Lincoln LS Black in Colour 5 Miles west of Redcliff on the Trans Canada Highway.

Pursuant to an on going investigation the A male driver and Female Passenger were taken into custody. A vehcile search incidental to arrest revealed six one ounce baggies containing powdered cocaine hidden underneath the rear seat of the vehicle. A small quantity of Mairhuana was also sezed from the
vehicle. The estimated street value of the Cocaine is estimated at $14,000.00 The Police have Seized the Vehicle

This arrest is the result of an investigation started in May of 2005 into a major drug trafficking network, which is beleived to be a major supplier of Cocaine in our City. It is estimated that this group are responsible for the distribution of a half pound of cocaine daily.

The Male and female, both residents of Calgary are held in Custody awaiting a bail hearing later today.

This is just one of many shipments of cocaine arriving in our city daily. This demonstrates that there is a widespread use, and supply of Cocaine and other Illegal drugs in our city.

For additional information you may contact Cst. Jeff Wieschorster
581-7386