ALERT has seized guns and drugs from homes in southern Alberta. (Photo: ALERT)

By David Opinko

Four southern Albertans face drug trafficking, firearms charges

Dec 12, 2024 | 9:21 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) has made arrests in a significant drug trafficking and weapons investigation.

Officers searched homes in downtown Lethbridge, Raymond and Coalhurst on November 21, 2024, and claim to have seized:

• Four firearms
• Thousands of rounds of ammunition
• Body armour
• 230 grams of cocaine
• 1,228 grams of suspected cocaine buffing agent
• 41 unknown pills
• $1,500 cash

ALERT Lethbridge Staff Sgt. Trevor Sheppard says one of the rifles is believed to have been converted to be fully automatic, and two prohibited magazines were also confiscated.

“This is an extensive arsenal of prohibited and dangerous weapons to be in the hands of people involved in drug trafficking. This is an obvious threat to community safety and we’re glad to have these suspects in custody,” says Sheppard.

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ALERT began its investigation in June 2024.

Kira Davoren, 24, is charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime.

Daud Mohamed, 37, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of the proceeds of crime, possession of a weapon/ammunition for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of a weapon/ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

Jebediah Caswell, 36, is charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime, possession of body armour, and nine firearms offences.

Randolph Langdale, 52, is charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of ammunition for the purpose of trafficking, possession of an unauthorized firearm, and careless storage of a firearm.

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

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