The Edmonton Police Service Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Unit initiated a drug investigation relating to the transportation and distribution of illegal drugs in Edmonton.
EDGE Unit arrested and charged two suspects on Thursday, March 21, 2013.
Search warrants were executed on two residences in the area of 165 Avenue and 56 Street, and at 113 Avenue and 122 Street on Friday, March 22, 2013.
As a result of the search warrants, the following items were seized:
- Approximately 5.5 kgs of cocaine with an estimated street value of $495,000
- 9 mm handgun
- 22 caliber semi-automatic rifles (x2)
- 2009 BMW
- Approximately $25,000 in cash
- Hydrolic press
- (Gun) silencer
- Brass knuckles
- Drug paraphernalia
Roger Teixeira, 30, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (x4), possession of a loaded handgun, carless storage of a fire arm (x2), and unauthorized possession of a firearm (x2).
Daniel Teixeira, 27, has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm, and possession of a firearm.