4 people charged after nearly $200,000 worth of drugs seized: police

Four people were charged with drug trafficking offences after Calgary police seized nearly $200,000 worth of illegal drugs in a search-and-seizure.

In March 2019, police were called to the 100 block of Paramount Drive NW after reports of drugs being present in a residence were made, according to a release from the Calgary Police Service.

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The police were able to obtain a search warrant for this residence as well as three others during the investigation.

We have executed four search warrants and charged four people in a drug trafficking investigation and seized over $174,450 worth of illegal drugs. We are committed to combating drug trafficking in #yyc. https://t.co/h3etbyQ8qK pic.twitter.com/ji7ol0IARr

— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) July 30, 2019

According to law enforcement, within the four residences, over $5,900 in cash and various drugs totalling over $174,450 were seized. Police say they found:

2.12 kilograms of meth
667 grams of cocaine
54 grams of fentanyl
59 ecstasy pills

Multiple charges were laid against 23-year-old Liang Ho Chiu, 52-year-old Pit Sing Chiu, 51-year-old Amy Zhi Liang, and 22-year-old Nathaniel Hung.

The police are asking anyone with information on the trafficking of drugs to contact the non-emergency number, 403-266-1234, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if they wish to remain anonymous.

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