Busted: Guns, Drugs, and Radio Jammers Off Calgary Streets
Calgary's fight against serious crime just scored a win! On October 21, 2025, the Calgary Police Service's Gun Violence Enforcement Team (GVET) announced the arrest of 33-year-old Travin Bartley, concluding an intensive eight-month investigation that kicked off in March 2025. This isn't just another arrest; it's a significant move against the elements fueling gun violence and drug trafficking in our city.
During a raid at a residence on Edmonton Trail N.E., authorities uncovered a chilling array of items: a loaded Glock 27 handgun, over 15 grams of cocaine, Adderall and Xanax pills, and nearly $6,500 in Canadian cash. These seizures directly address the ongoing concerns Calgarians have about the "shocking" number of guns on our streets and the lethal surge of opioids making their way into our communities. The Calgary Police Service has consistently highlighted gun violence as a top priority, with recent years seeing a troubling rise in gun-related homicides and an increase in smuggled firearms.
But the most alarming find? A high-frequency RF jammer and a GPS tracking device. RF jammers are illegal in Canada for a critical reason: they can disrupt vital communications, potentially cutting off first responders like police, fire, and ambulance during emergencies. This poses a direct and serious threat to public safety, impacting everyone who relies on immediate emergency services.
Bartley is now facing a slew of serious charges, including three counts of possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, multiple firearm-related offenses, and two charges under the Radio Communications Act for possessing the jammer. His next court appearance is October 24, 2025. This bust underscores the relentless efforts by our police to keep Calgary safe from the dangerous nexus of guns, drugs, and technologies that endanger us all.
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