$150K in fentanyl seized from apartment in Calgary’s Beltline: ALERT

Fentanyl and cash seized from an apartment in Calgary's Beltline during an ALERT investigation on Feb. 6. (Courtesy: ALERT)

Police seized an estimated $150,000 worth of fentanyl during an investigation in Calgary.

Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams’ (ALERT) Calgary organized crime team made the seizure during a search of an apartment in the Beltline area on Feb. 6.

The suspect, an alleged fentanyl dealer, was arrested during a traffic stop near his home. Police also searched his vehicle.

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Police seized 1,547 grams of fentanyl, 49 grams of suspected benzodiazepine, which is used as a fentanyl buffing agent, and $17,550 cash.

Bolutife Opeodu, 29, was charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.

ALERT launched its investigation in December 2024 after receiving information about drug trafficking activities.

Opeodu remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Feb. 11.