ALBERTA SOLDIERS FACE DRUG CHARGES

EDMONTON (CP) -- Three members of the Canadian army stationed at Edmonton
Garrison have been arrested for trafficking in drugs including marijuana,
cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine.

The arrests were made Tuesday and Wednesday by the Canadian Forces National
Investigation Service's drug enforcement team following a four-month
investigation by both military and civilian police, said army spokesperson
Capt. Mark Giles. "I don't think we're dealing with huge amounts.

"But obviously small amounts or large amounts, it's a serious concern to
us. We need our troops to be prepared for operational deployment and drug
activity is not conducive to that."