Drugs, cash, and ammunition seized near Williams Lake

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2024-03-21 12:31 PDT

File # 2024-1740

On March 12, 2024, at 7:12 pm, a BC Highway Patrol officer stopped a vehicle for speeding and subsequently arrested a driver and passenger for drug trafficking. The officer clocked the northbound vehicle at 110 km/hr in the 100 km/hr zone on Highway 97 in 141 Mile House. The officer conducted a search incidental to arrest which led to the seizure of over 600 grams of illicit substances suspected to be fentanyl, cocaine, meth, and crack. Police also seized body armour and ammunition from the vehicle.

four photos of a large quantity of drugs suspected to be fentanyl, cocaine, meth, and crack

View larger image: four photos of a large quantity of drugs suspected to be fentanyl, cocaine, meth, and crack

Since January, our northern BC Highway Patrol officers from Dawson Creek to Smithers to 141 Mile House, have been doing phenomenal work taking numerous firearms, as well as a large quantity of ammunition and drugs, off the streets because they are attentive during their traffic stops, says Corporal Melissa Jongema, BC Highway Patrol Media Relations Officer. Help us keep our towns safe by reporting suspicious vehicles and persons related to drug dealing to your local police.

Related to the traffic stop, Williams Lake RCMP obtained a search warrant for a residence and seized $3000 cash and further ammunition. The driver and passenger were released without charges while the police continue the investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, contact BC Highway Patrol in Williams Lake at (250) 392-6211 and refer to file 2024-1740.

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