Three men charged with drug trafficking in connection with overdose deaths – Calgary

Calgary police have charged three men with 49 offenses as part of separate drug trafficking investigations linked to two fatal overdoses.

In August 2022, police said a man was found dead of an overdose, and after an extensive investigation, two men were arrested on March 12 this year and charged with drug trafficking.

Police also seized methamphetamine and fentanyl following a search of the suspect’s vehicle.

In October 2023, police said another man was found dead of an overdose, and their investigation led them to a home in the northeast community of Skyview Ranch.

On May 9, police conducted a search and seized the following:

• About 10 grams of crack cocaine
• About 43 grams of cocaine
• 18 hydrocodone pills
• 414 oxycodone pills
• 20 grams of MDMA
• $5,050 cash
• .22 M15 rifle
• Ammunition
• Phones
• Scales
• Other items related to drug trafficking activities

Police arrested one man, who is facing 39 different charges, including 16 counts of possession of property obtained by crime and four counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking in persons.

“There is no such thing as a safe street drug, and every time people consume illegal narcotics, they are taking a risk with their lives,” Calgary police Inspector Jeff Pennoyer said in a statement.

“In 2023, there were 571 people who lost their lives due to drug overdoses in our city, and each of these deaths could lead to drug traffickers being charged,” he added.

“We are prepared to use all available resources to ensure that those involved are held accountable for their actions.”

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