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Search warrant yields guns and drug seizure

Bella Coola

2024-06-12 15:20 PDT

File # 2024-405

The Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit (CC-CRU) spent some investigational time in Bella Coola that resulted in the execution search warrants.

The CC-CRU is a regional crime reduction unit and conducted joint enforcement actions targeting the criminal element in Bella Coola.

Between June 5-7, 2024 two local men were in a vehicle on the 4 Mile Reserve and found to be in possession of firearms, including a prohibited sawed-off shotgun, and a substantial amount of suspected methamphetamine and cocaine.

Weapons and suspected illicit drugs

Both adult men were released and could faces charges as this investigation continues.

This is a significant seizure removed from Bella Coola and police thank the community for their support.

Released by:

Cpl. Madonna Saunderson
District Advisory NCO (Media Relations)
North District
4020 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2M 7E7
Office: 250-561-3166
Cell: 250-301-3521

Email: madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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