Calgary police seize $6.8 million in drugs in major trafficking bust

Four men are facing charges following a four-month investigation by the Calgary Police Service (CPS) that resulted in one of the largest drug seizures in the department’s history. The investigation, which began in June 2026, targeted a drug distribution network operating in Calgary and Edmonton.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Edmonton Police Service, RCMP, and the Canada Border Services Agency, assisted in the probe. Through nine search warrants executed at five residences, officers seized approximately $6.8 million worth of drugs. The seizure included 40.3 kilograms of cocaine, 6.9 kilograms of MDMA, 4.3 kilograms of methamphetamine, 1.6 kilograms of fentanyl, and nearly 300,000 prescription pills, such as oxycodone and Xanax.

Additionally, police recovered more than $2 million in Canadian and U.S. currency. The accused individuals are Tomas Bahta, 19; Mohammed Ibrahim, 31; Fozee Ibrahim, 29; and Aidan Saunders, 29. They face various charges, including possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking.