Alberta sheriffs shut down problem property in Lethbridge – Lethbridge [Video]

The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act (SCAN) unit of the Alberta sheriffs has closed a Lethbridge home following complaints of drug activity.

For the third time in 2024, the SCAN unit boarded up a Lethbridge home, this time after over three years of investigating

“This investigation began in early 2021. SCAN received the first of five complaints regarding the activities that occurred at this property,” said Mike Dirkson, manager of the Alberta sheriffs SCAN unit in southern Alberta.

A neighbour who wanted to express their reaction, but was also wanted to remain anonymous, says the previous few years have been terrifying.

“The house has been without utilities. The house has caught on fire. There has been an overdose death… We have lived in fear without even realizing it. The property is out of control and has deplorable living conditions.”

While the initial concerns started in 2021, Dirkson says a shutdown cannot happen overnight.

“(A) SCAN investigation …