Loaded gun seized from home suspected of drug activity

LETHBRIDGE – A loaded handgun was seized from a home during a search in the city’s north side, ALERT said.

The agency’s Lethbridge organized crime and gang team conducted the search on the 400 block of 20 St. N. on Monday, Feb. 26. It said the home was first brought to its attention in December, by people in the neighbourhood concerned about possible drug dealing. The home is less than a block from an elementary school.

During the search, ALERT said it seized a loaded .32-calibre handgun, ammunition, and replica guns and bladed weapons. The gun will be investigated by the RCMP National Weapons Enforcement Support Team.

Also seized were drug paraphernalia and small amounts of methamphetamine, cannabis, and unknown pills that will be analyzed by Health Canada.