Traffic stop leads to drugs and cash seizure

Bella Coola

2022-11-09 11:06 HNP

Dossier nº 2022-923

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Aux termes de la Loi sur les langues officielles, ce bureau n'offre des services au public qu'en anglais. Vous trouverez des renseignements généraux dans les deux langues officielles au cb.grc.ca et www.grc.ca.

On Monday, November 7, 2022 Bella Coola RCMP conduct a traffic stop on Highway 20 in Hagensborg, BC. The vehicle was being driven by an unlicensed driver.

During the traffic stop, police located and seized a quantity of drugs and cash inside the vehicle. Police are familiar with the driver and passenger.  

Canadian currency Suspected drugs

Scale with suspected drug

The driver, an adult man, was arrested for driving while prohibited. The passenger, an adult woman, had outstanding warrants from Surrey, Williams Lake and Kamloops.

The man was released without process as police continue the investigation. He could face charges for drug possession and trafficking. The woman was released on an appearance notice to deal with the outstanding warrants. 

Diffusé par :

Cap. Madonna Saunderson

S.-off.-cons. de district (relations avec les médias)
District du Nord
4020, 5e Avenue, Prince George (C.-B.) V2M 7E7
Bureau : 250-561-3166
Cellulaire : 250-301-3521

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

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