The Mounties in Drumheller, Alta., say recent crime-reduction efforts have been successful, and residents can expect to see more of them.
"Operation: Street Sweep" was run by the Drumheller RCMP, Alberta Sheriffs and local peace officers on Sept. 18 and before that on June 12.
According to the RCMP, "The initiative included a concerted effort to locate wanted persons on warrants, conduct conditions compliance checks on prolific offenders and suppress crime and aggressive drivers."7 arrests on various outstanding warrants;19 tickets for speeding, in excess of 25 km/hr over the limit;41 check-ins on various known addresses and prolific offenders.
"The operations have been successful to date and will continue going forward," said Staff Sgt. Robert Harms.
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