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Calgary police disrupt national drug trafficking operation

Darpan News Desk Calgary Police, 06 Apr, 2023 01:45 PM

Calgary police are calling it a major drug bust.

The police seized 90 kilograms of cocaine and charged two men following a four-month investigation into an alleged drug trafficker who was operating in Calgary.

In October 2022, police received information about an individual in Calgary who was believed to be involved in a cross-Canada drug trafficking operation.

After an extensive investigation, on Friday, Feb. 17, and Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, police intercepted two vehicles that were travelling to Calgary from Vancouver. Investigators executed search warrants on these vehicles and discovered both vehicles were equipped with aftermarket hidden compartments that were welded into the vehicle frames and operated by relay switches and hydraulics.

A total of 90.77 kilograms of cocaine was seized from the hidden compartments, which has an estimated wholesale value of more than $5 million.

Investigators also executed search warrants on a residence located in the 3800 block of Brentwood Road N.W., and a third vehicle associated to the residence. During this search, police seized a small amount of cocaine and fentanyl, as well as scales and packaging materials that are consistent with drug trafficking activity.

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, with the assistance of the Vancouver Police one man was arrested in Calgary and one man was arrested in Surrey.

Steven Christopher Fera, 45, of Calgary, and Jason Jamie Chan, 38, of Surrey, are charged with two counts each of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. They will next appear in court on Friday, April 14, 2023.

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