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Suspected MDMA seizure by Delta Police

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 17 Oct, 2024 12:34 PM
  • Suspected MDMA seizure by Delta Police

Police in Delta say officers seized about 87 kilograms of suspected M-D-M-A during a traffic stop in the city.

They say occupants of the vehicle were arrested but have been released pending further investigation.

Police say the seizure, which happened September 6th, showcases the prevalence of drug trafficking in B-C.

They say the department and its policing partners are working to combat the drug trade and make communities, including Delta, safer for residents.

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