For the criminal, the deal is done when the cash is in their pocket.

But, far too often, when people end up overdosing — the transaction takes a tragic twist.

“We use the term predatory traffickers because they are predators, they are preying on some of the most vulnerable sections of our population and even people who are simply naive, thinking ‘This person is safe, they have sold to a friend of mine,'” says Calgary Police drug unit Staff Sgt. Lon Brewster. “You can’t trust a drug dealer. They are there to get money.”

When police are investigating an overdose, tracking down the dealer can be resource-intensive and time-consuming.

Holding them accountable will not only offer some closure to families and friends left behind but potentially save the lives of others who may end up buying

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