(Supplied by ALERT)

By David Opinko

“Fentanyl superlab” south of Calgary being dismantled

Jul 9, 2021 | 2:14 PM

CALGARY, AB – Law enforcement teams are hard at work trying to tackle illegal drug activities in the province, including one facility described as a suspected fentanyl superlab.

ALERT conducted 13 search warrants in the Calgary and Edmonton areas on Wednesday, including the aforementioned facility in a rural area just south of Calgary.

A variety of homes and businesses were searched.

A wide range of chemicals used in the production of fentanyl are in the process of being analyzed.

Officers from RCMP, Calgary Police Service, and Edmonton Police Service are working together.

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Anyone who suspects drug or gang activity in their community is asked to call their local police or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.