Police bust suspected drug trafficking ring in Brooks and Medicine Hat

CALGARY – Five people face charges following an investigation into the drug trade in southeast Alberta that culminated in the search of a home in Brooks. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) began its investigation into suspected drug trafficking in Medicine Hat and Brooks in July. On Oct. 24, officers searched a residence in Brooks that resulted in the seizure of:Methamphetamine (719 grams) Cocaine (93 grams) A rifle A machete $24,685 in cashAccording to ALERT, the total stre