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Whistler, Sea to Sky, Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services, General Investigation Services
2024-12-11 10:49 PST
File # 2022-6430
In the spring of 2023, the Sea to Sky RCMP - Whistler initiated a proactive project named E-NEWPORT, targeting drug trafficking within the Resort Municipality of Whistler.
In March 2024, Whistler RCMP alongside the Sea to Sky RCMP General Investigations Section (GIS), Squamish RCMP, Pemberton RCMP, Integrated Emergency Response Team (IERT), and the Integrated Police Dog Services (IPDS) executed three simultaneous search warrants on Whistler residences and subsequently police arrested four men.
See previous media release from March 15, 2024 (release)
On Tuesday December 10, 2024, charges were laid against three of the men, who were Whistler residents at the time: 2 Canadian Citizens and one Australian National. On Wednesday December 11, 2024, the following men had their first appearance in court:
Evan Stott, 29 years old was charged with:
Edric Horne, 29 years old was charged with:
Gavin Butler, 31 years old was charged with:
I want to acknowledge the extensive work from the team in Whistler and the BCRCMP including the Whistler Frontline members, Community Response Team and the Sea to Sky General Investigations Section stated Staff Sergeant Sascha Banks. The dedication by the investigators to the community of Whistler, its residents and visitors was paramount in this lengthy investigation. Their professionalism and skillset shows in the charge approval by the Public Prosecution Service on Mr. Stott, Mr. Horne, and Mr. Butler. We will now transition to working with our stakeholders, partners, and community members on the emphasis of how we can ensure this type of organized crime is identifiable, continues to be investigated, and is unwelcome in Whistler.
I want to acknowledge the extensive work from the team in Whistler and the BCRCMP including the Whistler Frontline members, Community Response Team and the Sea to Sky General Investigations Section
The dedication by the investigators to the community of Whistler, its residents and visitors was paramount in this lengthy investigation. Their professionalism and skillset shows in the charge approval by the Public Prosecution Service on Mr. Stott, Mr. Horne, and Mr. Butler. We will now transition to working with our stakeholders, partners, and community members on the emphasis of how we can ensure this type of organized crime is identifiable, continues to be investigated, and is unwelcome in Whistler.
If you have any information, concerns, or questions please contact the Sea to Sky RCMP – Whistler detachment at 604-932-3044 or connect with a police officer in person at 4315 Blackcomb Way.
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Email: sascha.banks@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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