Police seize firearms and drugs
Ridge Meadows
2023-07-19 13:48 PDT
File # 2023-14044
Maple Ridge, B.C. – Ridge Meadows RCMP Specialized Response Team (SRT) out on proactive patrol seized multiple firearms and drugs.
On July 13, 2023, SRT’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) was conducting proactive patrols when officers observed a known offender driving a vehicle. From previous interactions, the officers knew the offender was prohibited from driving and conducted a vehicle stop. While arresting the driver, officers observed a firearm in the vehicle. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of five firearms, ammunition and a large quantity of what is believed to be both methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Click here to view larger image of guns seized by Ridge Meadows RCMP.
This is a great example of the proactive work done by SRT and CRU every day,
states Sergeant Crystal Heisler. CRU is tactically driven to target known offenders and this seizure shows the results of their hard work.
Forty-year-old Derek Kilimnik, of Maple Ridge, has been charged with one count of Possession of Fentanyl for the Purpose of Trafficking and one count of Unlawful Possession of Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition. The investigation is continuing and more charges are anticipated.
No further information is available at this time.
Kilimnik is remanded in custody until his next court appearance.
Released by
Inspector Adam Gander
Ridge Meadows RCMP
11990 Haney Place Maple Ridge, BC V2X 9B8
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