Four charged with drug, firearms offences after bust in Brooks
By Medicine Hat News on August 26, 2020.
Four people have been arrested and charged with drug and firearms offences after an Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team investigation in Brooks. More than $46,000 worth of drugs and cash were seized. Jak Burchell, 30, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime, and possession of a prohibited weapon. Brent Valin, 56, and Gary Valin, 33, have each been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. Adrianna McSavaney, 20, has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon. ALERT’s organized crime team based in Medicine Hat, with assistance from Brooks and Bassano RCMP, concluded the investigation Aug.19 with three search warrants in Brooks. During the investigation a total of 425 grams of cocaine were seized, 42 grams of methamphetamine, $1,200 cash that was the proceeds of crime, prohibited weapons and drug trafficking paraphernalia. “Shutting down this drug trafficking network is a big win for community safety in Brooks,” said Staff Sgt. Kelsey Fraser, Medicine Hat ALERT. Members of the public who suspect drug or gang activity in their community can call local police, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers is always anonymous. Medicine Hat residents can also submit tips anonymously through the Medicine Hat Police Service mobile app, which is free to download and available for both Apple and Android devices. 10-9
