Items seized by ALERT Medicine Hat in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. (Photo: ALERT)

By Justin Goulet

ALERT charges 10 in connection with Medicine Hat drug trafficking investigation

Feb 14, 2024 | 3:45 PM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – ALERT has charged 10 alleged drug traffickers in an investigation the agency said “aimed to disrupt street-level drug sales in Medicine Hat”.

An investigation was launched in late December 2023. It targeted street-level drug dealers who were reportedly operating in the downtown core and who were allegedly involved in distributing and profiting from the sale of fentanyl to the area’s vulnerable population.

The investigation wrapped up on January 31, 2024 after a hotel room was searched with the help of the Medicine Hat Police Service.

ALERT said that in total, more than $40,000 worth of drugs were seized, including:

• 134 grams of fentanyl
• 204 grams of methamphetamine
• 19 grams of cocaine
• 61 illicit prescription pills

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Police also seized $4,000 cash. The suspects involved have all be charged with at least one count of drug trafficking. The individuals charged are as follows:

• Stacey Heidel, 48 years old
• Danny Snyder, 40 years old
• Wendy Scott, 39 years old
• Donald Jamieson, 48 years old
• Cory Snyder, 44 years old
• Brandon Pudwell, 31 years old
• Douglas Abraham, 44 years old
• Tristan Skappak, 33 years old
• Daniel Giurissevich, 60 years old
• Jared Martin, 28 years old

Individuals who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can contact their local police service or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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