Three arrested in Brooks drug investigations

Two joint investigations between Brooks RCMP and ALERT over the past three months have resulted in the arrest of three people and the seizure of nearly $25,000 worth of methamphetamine and cocaine. The investigations took place between December 2018 and February 2019, with ALERT’s Medicine Hat organized crime and gang team working alongside Brooks RCMP to ensure community safety.

The most recent investigation concluded on Feb. 14, when a search warrant was executed at an apartment in Brooks. There, investigators seized a total of 176 grams of crack and powder cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $17,600, along with other drug paraphernalia.

Muktar Abdo Mohammed, a 30-year-old man, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

On Dec. 12, ALERT investigators and RCMP initiated a vehicle stop near Bassano. It is alleged the occupants of the vehicle were transporting drugs from Calgary to Brooks. A total of 115 grams of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $6,900, were seized from the vehicle, along with a set of brass knuckles.

Joshua Slaney, 29, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Lisa Windsor, 33, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a weapon dangerous to the public.

“These are significant seizures for a community like Brooks, and we’re glad we were able to work with our partners at ALERT to prevent these drugs from making their way to the streets,” said Staff Sgt. Chris Zanidean, Brooks RCMP detachment commander.

The investigations are not connected to each other.