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3 arrested in drug seizure in Prince Rupert

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 20 Sep, 2024 09:48 AM

Police in Prince Rupert say three people have been arrested in a series of searches that turned up a significant amount of illicit drugs in the city.

Mounties say police executed multiple search warrants on September 6th on homes on Second Avenue West and Ninth Avenue East, as well as a vessel tied up at Atlin Terminal.

The searches yielded 3.5 kilograms of cocaine, as well as more than 23-thousand-dollars in cash, prescription pills, multiple firearms and ammunition.

Police say the individuals arrested have been released pending additional investigation.

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