In July of 2018, EDGE Section initiated an investigation into a suspected drug trafficking network controlled by an Edmonton man. Throughout the investigation, numerous other suspects and four addresses were identified as being part of the operation. On October 19, EDGE members executed search warrants at four addresses in the Baranow, McConachie, Newton and Garneau neighbourhoods.
During the execution of the search warrants, police seized: 700 g of cocaine hydrochloride with a street value of $70,000; 124 g of cocaine base (crack cocaine) with a street value of $14,820; 30 g of fentanyl with a street value of $9,000; 10 kg of buffing agent with a street value of $40,000; as well as drug-making and packaging paraphernalia and $159,570 in Canadian currency.
Three vehicles were also seized, including a 2014 Dodge Ram with a sophisticated electronic hidden compartment.
Police also recovered a shotgun and a handgun with serial numbers defaced, a sawed-off shotgun, a rifle and 85 rounds of ammunition.
“The results of this investigation speak to the dedication our members have to making the community safe,” says Staff Sgt. Pierre Blais, with EPS EDGE Section. “Anytime we can take guns and drugs away from criminals and off the streets is very satisfying.”
Hidden compartment inside 2014 Dodge Ram
Shaun Kociancic, 26, is charged with trafficking of a controlled substance (x3), possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000 and unlawfully selling drugs.
Manmadh Musini, 29, is charged with trafficking of a controlled substance (x2), possession for the purpose of trafficking (x2), possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000 as well as 23 firearms related offences.
Erika O’Campo, 23, is charged with trafficking of a controlled substance (x3).
Thomas Lam, 23 is charged with trafficking of a controlled substance and two breaches of recognizance.
Cole Herring, 23 and Brannan Van Wyk, 29, are each charged with trafficking of a controlled substance (x2).
Charges are pending against one other individual.
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