A Calgary man is facing multiple charges after an eight-month investigation led to his arrest and the seizure of firearms, drugs, and illegal technology.
On Tuesday, officers executed a search warrant at a home along Edmonton Trail NE, near 6 Avenue NE.
The operation resulted in the arrest of 33-year-old Travin Bartley and the discovery of a loaded Glock 27 handgun, various controlled substances, and equipment believed to be used for criminal activity.
Among the items seized were:
- 15.5 grams of cocaine
- 16 Adderall pills
- 1.8 grams of crushed Xanax
- $6,455 in Canadian currency
- A High Frequency RF Jammer
- A GPS tracking device with SIM card
Bartley has been charged with three counts of possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, possession of a firearm obtained by crime, unsafe storage of a firearm, and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000.
In addition, he faces two charges under the Radio Communications Act for possession of a radio jammer—a device that can interfere with emergency communications.
“Guns and drugs weren’t the only items of concern that we seized during this investigation,” said Staff Sgt. Matthew Gow of the Organized Crime Enforcement Unit. “Radio jammers are not only illegal but pose a serious threat because they may disrupt police, fire, and ambulance communications which places members of the public, who rely on the timely response and actions of first responders, at risk.”
Bartley remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.