A Calgary man has been arrested and charged after police seized more than 1.5 kilograms of fentanyl in a drug bust last week.
ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team, with assistance from the Calgary Police Service, executed the seizure on February 6 at an apartment in the Beltline area. T
he suspect was arrested nearby during a traffic stop, where officers also searched his vehicle.
In total, officers seized 1,547 grams of fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $150,000, along with 49 grams of suspected benzodiazepine, which is often used to dilute fentanyl, and $17,550 in cash.
Bolutife Opeodu, 29, has been charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime. He remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on February 11.
ALERT launched the investigation in December 2024 after receiving intelligence about Opeodu’s alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
ALERT, a law enforcement collaboration funded by the Alberta government, targets organized and serious crime in the province. More information about its fentanyl enforcement efforts can be found at www.alert-ab.ca/fentanyl.
