FINTRAC & Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT)
Project Cerberus, a major cross-border drug trafficking investigation
Led to charges against five individuals for organized crime, conspiracy, money laundering, and drug-related offences. ALERT also seized 157 kilograms of cocaine, nearly $1 million in cash, 15 firearms, and 7 vehicles equipped for drug smuggling.
Project Cerberus was led by ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team, but also heavily involved the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Calgary Police Service, and various units within the RCMP, beginning in May 2023.
Seizure of 157 kilograms of cocaine, with a street level estimated value of over $15 million, 15 firearms, nearly one million dollars in cash, and a fleet of seven vehicles equipped with hidden compartments used in drug smuggling operations.
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government.
Full Read:
- https://alert-ab.ca/update-project-cerberus-dismantles-transnational-organized-crime-group/