Calgary police have charged three individuals and seized approximately $1.3 million worth of drugs, disrupting a suspected trafficking operation in the city.
The investigation began in October 2024 when officers identified activity consistent with drug trafficking. The District 4 Operations Team launched a probe, pinpointing multiple residences and vehicles tied to the suspects.
Search warrants were executed on Nov. 21, at three residences and three vehicles:
A residence in the 1400 block of First Str. S.E.
A residence in the 1200 block of 11 Ave. S.W.
A residence in the 900 block of 31 Ave. N.W.
A black 2018 Acura ILX
A black 2016 Mercedes Benz CLS 550
A white 2015 Mercedes Benz ML 63 AMG
The searches uncovered a substantial cache of drugs, including:
13 kilograms of suspected cocaine
268 grams of suspected methamphetamine
150 grams of suspected crack cocaine
26 grams of suspected fentanyl
Drug production equipment, including packaging, cookware, scales, and dye
Following the operation, three suspects were charged:
Leslie Babajid Cole, 33, is charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and four counts of failing to comply with a release order. He will appear in court on Jan. 15.
Ahmed Merhi Chehadi, 32, is charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and 11 counts of failing to comply with a release order. He will appear in court on Jan. 10.
Tracy Leanne Suffesick, 40, is charged with one count of trafficking a controlled substance, three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, and two counts of possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order. She will also appear in court on Jan. 10.
“Our officers located and seized a significant quantity of drugs during this investigation,” said Staff Sgt. Keith Shufelt of the District 4 General Investigations Unit.
“These are extremely dangerous substances that were removed from the community and thanks to the work of our officers in the District 4 Operations Team, those who were believed to be trafficking drugs have been held accountable for their actions.”
Calgary police encourage anyone with information about this case or other suspected drug trafficking to contact the non-emergency line at 403-266-1234 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477, visiting www.calgarycrimestoppers.org, or using the P3 Tips app.