ALERT seizes hundred of weapons in Lethbridge drug trafficking investigation
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ALERT with assistance with Lethbridge Police made a massive weapons seizure as part of a drug trafficking investigation.
On July 15th, ALERT Lethbridge’s organized crime team located the large cache of weapons and drugs inside a Lethbridge home in the 2000 block of 7 Avenue North. The home was linked to suspected drug trafficking activity that was first reported to police in June.
In all police seized:
- 19 rifles;
- 3 shotguns;
- 9 replica firearms;
- One pistol;
- 4,700 rounds of ammunition;
- 12 prohibited weapons;
- Approximately 170 knives and edged weapons; and
- Two body armour vests.
The 170 knives and edged weapons included switch blades, swords, collapsible batons, brass knuckles and even some Freddy Krueger-type claws. ALERT also seized about $20,000 worth of drugs.
ALERT calls this one of its biggest weapons seizures they have ever recorded.
Forty-seven-year-old Louise Sansome faces several charges related to drugs and firearms. She already has a lifetime firearms prohibition from a previous conviction. A second suspect, 56-year-old Terry Adamson has been charged with possession of drugs.
Police say members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS
