SITE continues to make an impact on downtown Nanaimo

Nanaimo

2024-08-30 13:21 PDT

File # 2024

On Wednesday August 21, 2024 officers assigned to SITE (Special Investigation Targeted Enforcement) wrapped up a short-term enforcement campaign targeting a specific area in downtown Nanaimo  that is experiencing ongoing pressure from criminal elements. The area of their focus was Wesley St and the surrounding area.

Throughout the day, officers monitored the area. As a result, their observations lead to a number of criminal and provincial investigations. The following are a few highlights from their combined efforts:

•  An adult man was located and arrested for possession and distribution of unstamped cigarettes which are illegal under the Excise Act
•  A vehicle associated to a known drug trafficker was located and found to have no insurance. A ticket for $598 was issued under the Motor Vehicle Act and the vehicle was towed.
•  Another vehicle associated to drug trafficking was also located and the driver was found to be unlicensed. A ticket of $109 for Driving without a valid license was issued the Motor Vehicle Act.
•  A suspect from a recent robbery was located and arrested. During the arrest, a search of the individuals belongings located 27 grams of methamphetamine which equates to approximately 270 individual doses

During the 4 -5 hours of targeted enforcement officers seized and additional 14 grams of methamphetamine (140 doses) and 90 grams fentanyl (900 doses). Many of these investigations are only in the preliminary stages and as a result names and specific details cannot be released at this time. However this operation does provide a realistic snap shot of the ongoing criminality associated with street level drug usage in this area. It is also a reminder that consistent police presence is required to maintain a semblance or order on our streets, said R/Cst Gary O'Brien of the Nanaimo RCMP.

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Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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