In November 2024, the EPS Northeast Beats team along with members of the Edmonton Gang and Drug Enforcement Unit began an investigation into a group suspected of trafficking drugs from the British Columbia lower mainland to the Edmonton area.
On Jan. 28, 2025, police executed a search warrant at two hotel rooms in Edmonton, a vehicle, and a residence in the area of 117 Avenue and 87 Street where they located a fentanyl processing operation. During the search warrant, police located:
- More than 18 kg of methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $180,000.
- Over 3.5 kg of cocaine with an estimated street value of $229,000.
- Over 2 kg of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $24,000.
- 25 L of GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) with an estimated street value of over $12,000.
- Nearly 60 grams of Alprazolam powder with an estimated street value of over $8,500.
- One firearm.
The fentanyl processing operation was subsequently dismantled by the EPS Clandestine Laboratory team.
Police would also like to thank the Grande Prairie RCMP for providing investigative support to ensure a swift and successful completion of this investigation.
Picture of seized drugs, drug processing materials and firearm
Two males, Brett Ogilvie, 43, Owen Lloyd, 21, and a female, Robin Kelley, 47 of Edmonton were arrested and charged with a total of 27 criminal charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking, production of a controlled substance, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.