Alberta SCAN unit secures 90-day closure, long-term restrictions on property plagued by trafficking and overdoses
EDMONTON – NATIONAL NEWS – July 10 2025: Alberta’s Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods (SCAN) unit has once again wielded its legal authority to shut down a chronic problem property—this time at 6707 32 Ave NW, a residence linked to drug trafficking, assaults, and two fatal overdoses since 2015.
Court-Ordered Closure
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Effective Noon, July 10: All occupants, including the owner, were ordered to vacate.
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Duration: The house will remain closed for 90 days, with fences, boards, and new locks installed.
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Extended Restrictions: Conditions of the Community Safety Order remain in place until Oct. 8 2028, allowing sheriffs to monitor and re-enter if illegal activity resumes.
The order was granted in the Court of King’s Bench after sheriffs presented extensive evidence of persistent crime on the premises.
Alberta Officials Speak Out
“By suppressing the illegal and dangerous activities occurring at this property, SCAN has helped give the neighbourhood back to law-abiding residents.”
— Mike Ellis, Alberta Minister of Public Safety & Emergency Services
“Collaboration with the Edmonton Police Service was key to restoring safety in this suffering neighbourhood.”
— Andrew Albers, Acting Inspector, SCAN
“Drug-fuelled crime frequently targets our most vulnerable members. Partnerships like this prevent further victimization.”
— Devin Laforce, Interim Chief, Edmonton Police Service
📜 Property’s Troubled History
| Timeline | Key Events |
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| 2009-2024 | SCAN investigated the site six times, twice securing 90-day closures. |
| 2015-2025 | 250+ police calls logged for drug possession, trafficking, assaults, and disorder. |
| 2024 | Meth pipe and drug paraphernalia seized in December raid. |
| Overdoses | Two fatal overdoses recorded during the property’s operational period as a drug hub. |
🔍 SCAN’s Province-Wide Impact
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Since 2008:
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10,000+ properties investigated
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130+ Community Safety Orders issued
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Mandate: Use civil court orders to hold property owners accountable when criminal activity occurs on their land.
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Approach: Work with owners first; seek court intervention when cooperation fails.
🚨 How to Help Keep Communities Safe
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Report a Suspicious Property: Visit the SCAN website or contact local police.
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Stay Vigilant: Neighbours’ tips were instrumental in this Edmonton closure.
For similar success stories, see “Sheriffs Close Drug House in Fort Saskatchewan” (June 4 2025).
Alberta Sheriffs say they will continue to monitor the Edmonton property through 2028, ensuring it does not revert to a hub of criminal activity.
