Two people from Medicine Hat have been charged in connection to alleged drug trafficking. (Photo: ALERT)

By Eli J. Ridder

Two in Medicine Hat charged in $20K drug seizure

Aug 13, 2024 | 8:34 AM

Two brothers have been charged with multiple drug-related offenses after ALERT Medicine Hat seized $20,000 worth of methamphetamine, cocaine and other illicit pills and substances.

ALERT, with help from the Medicine Hat Police Service, made the arrests on August 7, 2024.

The specialized unit began its investigation in May 2024 by using an intelligence-led response to community concerns related to drug trafficking and overdoses.

ALERT Sgt. Curt Nieman says, “Our investigation suggests these two suspects were actively trafficking drugs throughout the city of Medicine Hat.”

“Opioids and organized crime go hand-in-hand and irrevocably harm our communities,” he added.

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ALERT searched a home in the Uplands neighbourhood and found 376 meth, 54 opioid and 221 various illicit prescription pills.

Authorities also seized 13 grams of cocaine, 18 tabs of LSD, 3,270 grams of a suspected buffing agent and $4,055 in cash.

A number of weapons were also seized, including replica handguns.

Carter Oster, 24, and Ethan Oster, 21, both from Medicine Hat, are charged.

They have been released from custody and are awaiting their next court appearance.

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