A Canadian man was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of selling business cards with free samples of cocaine on them, police said.
Seyed Amir Razavi, 30, is charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.
Officers initially found the business card at a casino on Christmas Eve. (Calgary Police)
The investigation began on Christmas Eve when police officers patrolling a Calgary casino noticed business cards being handed out to customers.
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Calgary police said the card had the name “Alex Lee” on it and contained a small bag of suspected cocaine.
Investigators pursued evidence throughout January to track down the suspect, who was operating under the pseudonym “Alex Lee.”
“Alex Lee” is believed to be the alias of Seyed Amir Razavi, 30. (Calgary Police)
On Saturday, officers conducted a traffic stop in a white 2020 Toyota Tundra and arrested the driver. Police executed search warrants on a vehicle and residence on Beaconsfield Place NW.
In addition to the drugs, police found approximately $1,280 in cash. (Calgary Police)
A search revealed approximately 60 grams of cocaine divided into more than 50 baggies, a digital scale with drug residue, $1,280 in cash, and a business card with the name “Alex Lee” written on it.
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every Calgary HeraldRazavi was released from custody and is scheduled to return to court on February 26.
