In recent weeks, EPS Special Project Teams initiated an investigation into a woman suspected of trafficking high volumes of cocaine and other drugs.
On Mar. 22, 2025, police executed a search warrant at a residence in the Strathcona area and seized more than $480,000 in the form of drugs, cash and a vehicle linked to illegal activity, as well as illegal weapons. The seizure included:
- $142,000 in cash
- $25,000 proceeds of crime (vehicle)
- 2,900 grams of cocaine with a street value of approximately $285,000
- 776 grams of psilocybin mushrooms with a street value of approximately $11,000
- 765 tablets of LSD with a street value of approximately $3,800
- Tylenol 3s with a street value of approximately $700
- 1 prohibited butterfly knife
- 1 prohibited brass knuckles
Picture of seized items
Harley Salekin, 31 was arrested and charged with nine criminal drug-related offences, including possession for the purpose of trafficking (x4), possession of stolen property over $5,000 and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon (x2).
“The excellent investigative work in this particular file led to nearly 3 kilograms of cocaine being taken off our streets, as well as a number of other illicit drugs and weapons,” says Sgt. Ryan Busby with EPS’ Special Project Team. “Seizures like these help deter drug trafficking in our city, which is often the source of violence and other crime that affects Edmontonians.”