National

Large drug investigation leads to huge seizure of cash, drugs, vehicles, and ammunition

Darpan News Desk Coquitlam RCMP, 16 Feb, 2023 02:10 PM

Coquitlam RCMP is sharing the results of a series of search warrants stemming from a long-term proactive investigation into drug trafficking.

In the summer of 2021, the Coquitlam Drugs and Organized Crime Unit (DOC) initiated a proactive project call ENEVERMIND, targeting several known drug traffickers working within the Tri-Cities.

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Police units with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (LMD ERT) and Ridge Meadows RCMP executed seven search warrants at four locations in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge.

The search of the four locations resulted in the seizure of multiple items related to drug trafficking, including:

3 kilograms of suspected cocaine
52 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine
426 grams of suspected MDMA
250 grams of suspected ketamine
1.5 kilograms of suspected dried psilocybin
30 kilograms of suspected psilocybin edibles
1 kilogram of suspected Fentanyl
1.2 kilograms of suspected Heroin
73 grams of suspected W18
$145,000 in Canadian currency
2 replica handguns
2 vehicles

5 suspects ranging in age from 20 to 46 years old, were arrested without incident during the execution of the search warrants. Police are recommending charges against an additional eight suspects, for a total of 13 accused. The suspects have since been released pending charge approval by BC Prosecution Service.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Freeland's fiscal update coming Thursday

The fiscal update, to be presented in the House of Commons, will also share the government's outlook for an economy facing high inflation and staring down a potential recession in the coming months.

Freeland's fiscal update coming Thursday

New storm bears down on coastal B.C.

The incoming storm is also expected to deluge parts of Metro Vancouver, including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge, with more than 100 millimetres of rain before it eases late Sunday and the weather office says rainfall warnings are likely to be issued as the forecasts are refined.

New storm bears down on coastal B.C.

Dental care benefit passes third reading

Dental care is a pillar of the supply and confidence deal between the Liberals and the NDP. The Liberals promised to launch a federal dental care insurance program by the end of 2022, starting with coverage for children from low- and middle-income families.

Dental care benefit passes third reading

B.C. wife of ISIS fighter released on bail

Under the bail conditions, Polman is prohibited from possessing a cellphone or any other device capable of connecting to the internet, and from driving any motorized vehicle. She cannot possess any documents related to a terrorist group or leave B.C. without the consent of her bail supervisor, and she must be electronically monitored and abide by a 9 p.m. curfew.

B.C. wife of ISIS fighter released on bail

Food bank usage hit all-time high: report

The report, which looked at data from more than 4,750 food banks and community organizations, said the skyrocketing cost of food and housing, as well as high inflation and lowsocial assistance rates, have contributed to the rise in food bank usage. Kirstin Beardsley, the CEO of Food Banks Canada, called the numbers "devastating."

Food bank usage hit all-time high: report

Federal deficit comes in lower than expected

According to public accounts documents released Thursday, the federal deficit for the 2021-22 fiscal year was less than expected because of Canada's strong economic recovery from the pandemic and the winding-down of pandemic supports. The federal deficit was $90.2 billion, while the 2022 budget projected it would come in at $113.8 billion.