Police have charged two men and seized a handgun following a search of a home in North Lethbridge, Alberta. While the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) announced the results on March 9, 2026, the seizure and arrests actually took place on February 13, 2026, as part of a targeted drug trafficking investigation.
The search was carried out by ALERT’s Lethbridge organized crime team, with assistance from the Lethbridge Police Service. ALERT is an integrated agency that brings together specialized officers from municipal police forces across the province and the RCMP to combat serious and organized crime.
During the search of the residence, officers recovered a handgun with a defaced serial number, along with ammunition and magazines. Investigators also seized small amounts of cocaine and $5,100 in cash. Removing the illegal firearm from the neighbourhood is a key part of the group’s goal to reduce the dangers linked to organized crime and illegal gun possession.
A 50-year-old man and a 33-year-old man were taken into custody and have since been charged with weapons-related offences. Both individuals were released on bail. Local law enforcement continues to work on removing illegal items from circulation to provide reassurance to the community and address criminal activity across the city.
