Patrol officers from the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) Southwest Branch made a significant illicit drug seizure last month, Edmonton police said on Dec. 13.
The total amount of illicit drugs seized during this investigation was just over 49 kilograms for an approximate street value of just under $1,600,000.
On Nov. 24, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Southwest Branch patrol officers conducted a vehicle stop on a Hyundai Santa Fe in the area of 109 Street and 88 Avenue. During the traffic stop seven kilograms of cocaine and $45,000 in cash was located. As a result of the traffic stop two male suspects were arrested.
Further investigation led to a search warrant being conducted at a residence in the area of 121 Street and Jasper Avenue which led to the seizure of 23 kilograms of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, and 165 grams of methamphetamine. A secondary search of the Santa Fe revealed a hidden compartment which contained an additional 19 kilograms of cocaine.
“This was an example of some great proactive work done by our patrol officers,” said Staff Sergeant Jereme Anderson of the Southeast Investigative Response Section. “We are thankful that we were able to intercept this large amount of illicit drugs before they hit the streets of Edmonton.”
Dulaj Spencer Jansz, 31, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.00, two counts of possession of identity documents, and possession of a weapon. The next court date for Jansz is Jan. 10, 2024.
Stephen Robert Poole, 39, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000, and possession of a weapon. The next court date for Poole is Jan. 10, 2024.
