Two people were arrested after an ALERT investigation in Red Deer turned up a variety of drugs and a loaded shotgun.
 
On January 26, 2022 a home in the Red Deer neighbourhood of Vanier Woods was searched. The search warrant execution capped of a three-month investigation by ALERT, with the assistance of Red Deer RCMP.
 
“This was a quick-hit investigation with an immediate, positive community impact for Red Deer. ALERT will continue to work alongside its partner agencies in getting harmful drugs off the street,” said Staff Sgt. Shawn Wallace, ALERT Calgary.
 
As result of the search, ALERT had seized:

  • Loaded shotgun;
  • 414 grams of methamphetamine;
  • 174 suspected fentanyl pills;
  • 28 grams of cocaine;
  • $4,450 cash.

The drugs seized have an estimated street value of $25,000. The pills are being submitted for further analysis.
 
41-year-old Randi St. German of Red Deer was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, breach of a firearms prohibition order, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a loaded firearm.
 
33-year-old Erick Becker of Red Deer was charged with drug trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and breach of a release order.
 
Becker was charged for similar offences in relation to an ALERT investigation from February 2021.
 
Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous.
 
ALERT was established and is funded by the Alberta Government and is a compilation of the province’s most sophisticated law enforcement resources committed to tackling serious and organized crime.