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BC traffic stop leads to seizure of firearms and drugs

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Aug, 2023 04:24 PM
  • BC traffic stop leads to seizure of firearms and drugs

A B-C woman in her 30s faces numerous charges after a traffic stop outside of Williams Lake lead to the seizure of a loaded firearm and methamphetamines.

R-C-M-P say it happened on August 3rd when officers saw a vehicle speeding along Highway 97. 

They say the officer became suspicious while speaking with the driver, which led to a vehicle search.

The Mounties say the driver will appear in court at a later date.

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