Calgary's Big Drug Bust: What Went Down and Who's Involved
Calgary Police Shut Down Major Drug Operation in Forest Lawn
Calgary Police Service announced on October 28, 2025, the successful conclusion of a month-long drug trafficking investigation that netted a significant haul of illicit substances and dangerous weapons. The probe, which began in September 2025, culminated on October 17, 2025, with a search warrant executed at a home on 42 Street SE in the Forest Lawn community.
Officers seized over $40,000 worth of drugs, cash, and an alarming array of weapons. This included approximately 402.4 grams of suspected fentanyl, valued at an estimated $40,200 on the street, alongside 11 grams of suspected methamphetamine and 47.3 grams of suspected psilocybin. The substantial fentanyl seizure underscores the ongoing opioid crisis impacting Calgary. Police also recovered $645 in Canadian currency.
The seized arsenal was extensive: multiple real firearms, including specific handgun models like a .22 caliber, a foldable switch, a bulldog pocket, and a Louis Vuitton-handled High Standard 107 Military handgun, along with rifle components and ammunition. Five realistic airsoft handguns, bladed weapons like throwing axes and machetes, a makeshift taser, batons, and brass knuckles were also found. The presence of such diverse weapons, particularly realistic airsofts, poses a serious threat to public and officer safety. Forest Lawn has consistently been among Calgary’s communities with higher reported crime rates.
Two individuals have been charged: Anthony Roy Aransevia, 42, faces multiple counts including possession of fentanyl for trafficking and possessing prohibited firearms. Dakota Cody Ermine, 35, is charged with three counts of possessing a prohibited weapon.
This operation highlights the critical role community involvement plays in keeping Calgary safe, aligning with broader initiatives like "Safer Calgary" that target drug crime.
This story comes to us from the Calgary Newsroom. Get more info at the source: https://newsroom.calgary.ca/more-than-90000-in-drugs-and-cash-seized-in-drug-trafficking-investigation/
