Pubdate: Tue, 11 Mar 2003
Source: Camrose Booster, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2003 The Camrose Booster
Contact:  http://www.camrosebooster.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2438
Author:  Constable Bob Grant

CAMROSE POLICE SERVICE CONTINUES FIGHT ON DRUGS IN COMMUNITY

The Camrose Police Service is committed to combat the use/abuse of illegal 
drugs in our community.  Since December 1, 2002, our targets have been 
those associated with the use and distribution of methamphetamines.  The 
Service is working in partnership with the Drug Response Task Force in an 
effort to educate the community and prevent the use of these drugs. Our 
School Resource Program officer and D.A.R.E. instructors are providing up 
to date information to the schools and students to allow them to make the 
right choices in life.

Since that date, the Camrose Police Service has compiled intelligence and 
investigated individuals suspected of being involved in the distribution of 
methamphetamines in Camrose. As a result of these investigations, several 
drug search warrants were executed and to date 14 persons have been 
charged, the majority of whom are charged with trafficking related offences 
carrying a penalty of up to 10 years in jail. During these investigations, 
quantities of methamphetamines, cocaine and marihuana have been seized and 
a marihuana grow operation was located.

Our investigators will continue to maintain a zero tolerance on illegal 
drugs and bring those responsible before the courts. The list of persons 
who have been charged since December 1, 2002, includes the names of 
fourteen persons, including both men and women ranging in age from 18 to 32 
years, plus a 16-year-old male.
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