Pubdate: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 Source: Calgary Sun, The (CN AB) Copyright: 2007 The Calgary Sun Contact: http://www.calgarysun.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/67 Author: Sarah Kennedy, Sun Media NEIGHBOURS WANTED FAMILY EVICTED Neighbours of a couple allegedly operating a drug den out of an apartment where their children lived, say they've tried numerous times to get the family evicted. Ever since the couple, first brought to the attention of Calgarians four years ago when their eight-year-old son was caught dealing crack downtown, moved into the building, tenants have noticed an increase in damage and suspicious activity, said long-time resident Jath Chan. "No people in this building want someone living here who is dealing with drugs," said Chan, who has lived in the building for 17 years. Chan, who lives below the family, said he knew the children, ages 12, 10 and eight, had been returned to their parents because he could hear them playing, but he assumed any drug activity had stopped. "I think the government should take care of the children and do their best they can for the children," he said. On Tuesday, police burst into the apartment and discovered methamphetamine, crack, marijuana and evidence of crack manufacturing. A 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old woman were arrested and charged with numerous offences and their children, who were in the apartment at the time of the raid, were taken by Alberta Children's Services officials. In 2002, the children were also removed from the home after an eight-year-old boy, now 12, was caught by police dealing crack downtown. A tenant who had been living with the family was charged with supplying the youngster with the illegal drugs. - --- MAP posted-by: Derek