A traffic stop on Oliver Street in Williams Lake on Monday, Oct. 08, led to the arrest of the driver and drugs, cash, and a pistol being seized.
RCMP say the driver of a vehicle, a woman, was known to police and was on conditions not to possess weapons. Police said in a release that a search of the vehicle was conducted based on the driver’s behaviour, known conditions, and officer safety reasons.
Police said they found a folding knife, which led to the woman’s arrest. During a further search of the vehicle, RCMP found 16.1 grams of suspected cocaine, 22.3 grams of suspected rock cocaine, 11.4 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, paraphernalia known to be used in drug trafficking, and $500 in Canadian currency.
Police said that during the release process of the woman, she made statements that allowed the police to obtain a search warrant for her residence. There they located more suspected cocaine, significant paraphernalia seen in drug trafficking, approximately $300 in cash, and a revolver pistol with ammunition.
The investigation is ongoing.
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