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Nanaimo
2023-10-25 10:48 PDT
File # 2023-36403
On October 18, 2023, the Nanaimo RCMP, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed a search warrant at a south Nanaimo residence, which resulted in the seizure of a substantial quantity of hard drugs.
Police were on scene investigating several other criminal offences when information came to light that a local residence may contain a large amount of drugs along with processing and packaging materials.
Investigators sought judicial authorization for a warrant to enter the residence to search for and seize the drugs and associated materials. The result of that search yielded over 1.6 kilograms of suspected Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine, along with at least one prohibited overcapacity pistol magazine. A second warrant and search of another location yielded a large sum of cash. One adult man was arrested on drug charges. Charge approval is pending.
This large seizure stemmed from an ongoing investigation into other criminal offences in the Nanaimo area, said Constable Simon Gallimore of the Nanaimo General Investigations Section. Many police officers participated in this investigation and put in long hours to make this seizure happen. More investigative steps, including laboratory analysis of the seized substances are required prior to the file being submitted to the Crown for charge approval.
This large seizure stemmed from an ongoing investigation into other criminal offences in the Nanaimo area,
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Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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