The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) seized more than $4.5 million worth of drugs and about $1 million in cash after homes across Calgary were searched. .A Tuesday press release said Project Carlos is an ongoing criminal network investigation led by its Calgary organized crime team, which received help from Calgary police and the RCMP. It said the search warrants took place between August 24 and September 2 at 15 locations across the city. .The release went on to say a number of suspects have been identified, but no charges have been laid. It added Project Carlos remains ongoing as police are preparing reports and disclosing evidence to the Crown attorney. . Drug bust #2The drugs and cash seized by ALERT. .ALERT investigators are cataloguing the evidence, but they have so far seized: .41 kilograms of cocaine,20.7 kilograms of a cocaine buffing agent,45.7 kilograms of unidentified powders,1.1 kilograms of ketamine,1 kilogram of methamphetamine,3.4 litres of GHB,876 grams of fentanyl, 3,489 suspected fentanyl pills,289 grams of magic mushrooms,4.2 kilograms of cannabis, and$950,000 cash. .The release said a stolen handgun with bullets was seized. It has been submitted for forensic analysis and ballistic testing. .ALERT said it seized multiple encrypted phones. Forensic technicians are working to extract evidence. . Drug bust #3More drugs and cash from ALERT's drug bust .This drug bust comes after Calgary police stopped an alleged organized crime syndicate made up of about 500 drug addicts based in the downtown core in 2020. .READ MORE: Calgary police smash ‘The Family’ – organized gang of more than 500 addicts.“Over the past year, the Dist. 1 General Investigations Unit identified what they believe is a network of individuals, known as ‘The Family,’” said Calgary police. .“More than 500 people are believed to be involved or connected to ‘The Family’s’ drug distribution network as either sellers or buyers.”
