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Alberta enlisting 800 peace officers in fight against crime and fentanyl trafficking

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Mayor Amarjeet Sohi: Fentanyl crisis is having a devastating impact on individuals, families and communities across Alberta and Canada .

Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis : "It really is about a Team Canada approach and supporting the prime minister" Edmonton police chief: "This is not about control, but better resource allocation, in a way that we can make a difference".

LaForce says Edmontonians and visitors have the right to feel safe on our streets.

He says drug-related crimes have nothing but negative impacts on lives, livelihoods and sense of safety.

LaForce: Police should not be forced to endure open-air drug use in our public spaces.

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69

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English

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