A total of 40 charges have been brought against the 10 people involved in the stolen liquor trade and drug trafficking. The investigation was initially a response to a growing trend of alcohol theft, but later uncovered a larger market for stolen liquor “along with a coordinated distribution network that supplied liquor to legitimate local businesses,” according to a statement from Edmonton. Police Service.
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EPS investigators “also determined that the individuals involved were trafficking illegal narcotics and unmarked cigarettes and were in possession of stolen property.” Story continues below ad The search warrants allowed police to seize approximately $130,000 worth of liquor, 350,000 unbranded cigarettes, 730 fentanyl pills, 1.49 kilograms of cocaine, and 270 Xanax pills. Trending Stories
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The resulting charges include conspiracy, trafficking and intent to distribute a controlled substance, among others. Those already arrested and charged are Steven Dahrouge, 39; Julien Roussel, 65; James Cermak, 41; Cara Yaremchuk, 34; Michael Gennaro, 51; John Berg, 67; Harkamal Singh Kahlon, 45; James Burns, 42; Thomas Areekadan, 57; and Raj Sony Jalarajan, 46. Police have arrested an 11th suspect, but no charges have yet been filed. Police are still looking for three suspects connected to the investigation. 15 Alcohol seized by EPS after two year investigation. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service 25 Alcohol seized by EPS after two year investigation. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service 35 Drugs seized by EPS after a two-year investigation. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service 45 Drugs seized by EPS after a two-year investigation. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service 55 Drugs seized by EPS after a two-year investigation. Courtesy: Edmonton Police Service © 2022 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.
