Wednesday, 20 Nov 2024

ALERT dismantles suspected fentanyl lab in Calgary

A possible fentanyl lab has been dismantled in Calgary, according to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams.

On Jan. 18, ALERT’s Calgary organized crime team dismantled the lab and reportedly found a pill press, dies, various chemical powders and fentanyl in both pill and powder forms.

The tablets were reportedly marked with “CDN” and “80” markings.

In a news release, police said the suspected lab was operating out of the garage of a Forest Lawn home.

Police also executed search warrants at a home in New Brighton, two storage lockers in Erin Woods and a vehicle.

As a result of those searches, police seized $75,000 worth of processed drugs, including:

  • 902 fentanyl pills;
  • 178 grams of fentanyl powder;
  • 4.4 kilograms of powders;
  • 101 morphine pills
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Police also seized one handgun.

Four people are now facing charges.

Richard Clow, 30, is charged with production of fentanyl; possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking; possession of property obtained by crime; and breach of recognizance.

Kyle Bauch, 30, is charged with production of fentanyl; possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking; possession of property obtained by crime; unsafe storage of a firearm; and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Scott Connell, 38, and Shawna Foley, 37, are both facing one count of charged with production of fentanyl.

The investigation, which began in November 2018 after a tip, also involved the Calgary Police Service.

Police will be speaking with the media about this case Wednesday afternoon.

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