A massive drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the seizure of over 15 kg of cocaine and MDMA, along with other drugs and firearms, in Alberta. Jeremy Manuel, a 23-year-old Leduc man, faces 13 charges in connection with the bust.The Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Section launched the investigation in October 2023, culminating in search warrants executed at multiple locations, including a residence in Leduc, storage facilities in Edmonton and Calmar, and two vehicles belonging to Manuel.The haul includes approximately 15 kg of cocaine, almost 11 kg of MDMA, 270 tabs of LSD, 21 grams of methamphetamine, 863 oxycodone pills, and 6 kg of the buffing agent phenacetin. The estimated street value of the drugs is around $1.5 million.In addition, investigators seized five firearms, nearly $80,000 in cash, and a vehicle with a sophisticated hidden compartment. Manuel has been charged with 10 drug-trafficking-related offenses, two counts of possession of the proceeds of crime, and unsafe storage of a firearm.Staff Sgt. David Paton, with EPS' EDGE Section, hailed the seizure as a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking. "Removing kilograms of cocaine and MDMA from our city streets makes our community safer," he said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A massive drug trafficking investigation has resulted in the seizure of over 15 kg of cocaine and MDMA, along with other drugs and firearms, in Alberta. Jeremy Manuel, a 23-year-old Leduc man, faces 13 charges in connection with the bust.The Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Section launched the investigation in October 2023, culminating in search warrants executed at multiple locations, including a residence in Leduc, storage facilities in Edmonton and Calmar, and two vehicles belonging to Manuel.The haul includes approximately 15 kg of cocaine, almost 11 kg of MDMA, 270 tabs of LSD, 21 grams of methamphetamine, 863 oxycodone pills, and 6 kg of the buffing agent phenacetin. The estimated street value of the drugs is around $1.5 million.In addition, investigators seized five firearms, nearly $80,000 in cash, and a vehicle with a sophisticated hidden compartment. Manuel has been charged with 10 drug-trafficking-related offenses, two counts of possession of the proceeds of crime, and unsafe storage of a firearm.Staff Sgt. David Paton, with EPS' EDGE Section, hailed the seizure as a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking. "Removing kilograms of cocaine and MDMA from our city streets makes our community safer," he said..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.