Father and son arrested and charged in drug bust
By Medicine Hat News on April 13, 2019.
A father and son duo have been arrested by ALERT Medicine Hat’s organized crime team as a result of a drug trafficking investigation. Police seized more than $26,000 in drugs and cash on April 10, the fruits of a six-week investigation. In total, they seized more than 250 grams of cocaine, 1.8 grams of methamphetamine, a small amount of fentanyl and $850 in cash. Shane Hilmoe, 56, faces charges of trafficking a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking and two counts of possessing the proceeds of crime. His 23-year-old son, Nathan Hilmoe, is charged with six counts of trafficking and a single charge of possessing proceeds of crime. “Identifying and dismantling drug trafficking groups in and around Medicine Hat is our team’s top priority,” said ALERT Staff-Sgt. Cory Both in a news release. “Localized networks such as this help organized crime as a whole thrive. We need to remain diligent in preventing these groups from growing and prospering.” Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous. 9-8
