Calgary police seize $350,000 in drugs in Operation Guardian

Calgary police say they have seized more than $350,000 worth of drugs under Operation Guardian, an intelligence-led operation launched on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. The City of Calgary issued the notice on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, at 6:22 p.m. UTC.¹

Since the launch, the operation has produced 67 traffic stops, four separate drug trafficking investigations, five arrests and 17 charges, the city said. Seized items include 3.18 kilograms of fentanyl, 175.5 grams of powder cocaine, 66.2 grams of crack cocaine, 701 fentanyl pills and more than $12,000 in cash.¹

The city said the Organized Crime Enforcement Unit and the Strategic Data Integration and Intelligence Analytical Unit developed the operation in September 2026. It uses geospatial analysis and crime data to detect areas where drug and firearms activity is rising relative to historical patterns, the city said.¹

Five people have been charged. Trevor Breau, 34, of Calgary, faces two counts each of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and resisting or obstructing a peace officer, plus one count each under the Radiocommunications Act of unlawful operation of a radio apparatus and unlawful possession of equipment or a device. He is scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026.¹

Jaden Suarez-Balleza, 26, and Georgiy Pak, 22, both of Calgary, are each charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. Suarez-Balleza faces one count of each; Pak faces two trafficking counts and one proceeds count. Both are scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Nov. 13, 2026.¹

Prinderjit Singh Binning, 32, of Calgary, faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.¹

A 15-year-old girl from Calgary, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, faces two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, Nov. 9, 2026.¹

The city said the work was enabled by a recent realignment of resources in its Organized Crime and Offender Management Section, which allowed for greater co-ordination between investigative resources. Proactive investigation and enforcement under Operation Guardian are ongoing.¹

Police ask anyone with information about drug, firearms or organized crime activity in Calgary to call 403-266-1234. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.calgarycrimestoppers.org or through the P3 Tips app. The case number is CA26422097.¹