Alexander CORBETT, 30, of Calgary, was arrested on 39 outstanding warrants for possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of stolen property, possessing identity documents, possessing a weapon while prohibited, pointing a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, uttering threats, choking and numerous breaches of court conditions.
He also faces 32 new charges in relation to drug and weapons offences, including breaches of a 10-year firearms prohibition order.
He remains in custody and will next appear in court on Monday, Oct. 3, 2022.
A tip from the public earlier this summer led police to suspect Corbett was participating in illegal activities.
On Sept 27, 2022, a two-month investigation ended with the execution of search warrants on two apartments and two vehicles.
The homes were located in the 11800 block of Lake Fraser Drive S.E., and the 0-100 block of 24 Avenue S.W. A suspect was arrested inside the residence on 24 Avenue S.W.
The following items were seized from these searches:
- A loaded handgun and two unloaded handguns
- Ammunition
- Two high-capacity magazines containing ammunition
- 53,400 cash
- 217 grams of cocaine
- Two kilograms of methamphetamine
- 700 grams of fentanyl
- 30 oxycodone pills
- Six grams of crack cocaine
- Digital scale and money counter
The illicit drugs have an estimated street value of more than $342,000.
CORBETT now faces an additional 32 charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime over $5,000, careless storage of a firearm and a prohibited device, knowingly possess a firearm without a licence, possession of a loaded restricted firearm, possession of a weapon obtained by crime and failure to comply with condition of release, including conditions not to possess any weapons and firearms.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
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