A joint investigation between ALERT and the Medicine Hat Police Service has led to charges against three suspected drug dealers.--ALERT HANDOUT
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Three people have been charged following a joint investigation between ALERT and the Medicine Hat Police Service that began in October.
On Nov. 14, police seized 126 grams of fentanyl, 43 grams of methamphetamine as well as two stun guns from a home in the city’s North Flats. Police say the drugs have an estimated street value of $30,000.
As well, jewelry and a large number of bicycles believed to be stolen were also seized. Investigators are currently working to return any stolen property to its rightful owner.
“It’s common that these types of investigations also lead us to seizing stolen property. The impacts of drug activity in a community, big or small, affect our neighbours and sense of community safety,” says Staff Sgt. Ryan Thorburn with ALERT Medicine Hat.
Three people from Medicine Hat have been charged with multiple offensives.
Jacqueline Dopp, 45, is charged with possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking and two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon. Tammie Melnick, 39, is charged will possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking and 10 counts of posses identity documents. Cole Mowatt, 40, is charged with three counts of forgery and the possession of identity information.
Police say charges are pending against three additional suspects.
