Lethbridge Police Crack Down on Downtown Encampments

0:00Lethbridge Police have cleared out more than 30 encampments this month alone, zeroing in on a hotspot in the downtown core around 2nd Avenue A, North. Complaints and service calls have spiked big time in that spot over the last few months, so cops ramped up their enforcement game with both visible, patrols, and undercover ops. Folks in the area are feeling the heat from rising issues, and the push aims to cut crime, boost safety, and make sure offenders face real. Consequences. So far, they've taken down 34 encampments, dealt with 120 people on open drug use, served 67 outstanding warrants. NAB 2 major fentanyl dealers grab 1,080 doses of the stuff, and drop 44 criminal code charges. This targeted crackdown shows no signs of slowing, keeping the pressure on to clean up the streets, and protect the community moving forward. You've been listening to Calvary News today. AI-powered local news.