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7 Arrested: Drugs, Weapons, Cash Seized from Williams Lake Residence

Three people remain in custody after Williams Lake RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence Tuesday night that resulted in the seizure of drugs, various weapons including a taser, and a sum of cash.

At approximately 11:25 pm RCMP with the Crime Reduction Unit executed the warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act on a residence in the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue North.

Evidence seizures involved quantities of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, a sum of cash, various weapons including a conducted energy weapon known as a taser and a handgun replica.

Seven individuals were arrested for various offences such as possession and possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.

Three of the arrested suspects currently remain in custody and no names are being released pending charge approval by Crown Counsel.

“The targeting of offenders believed to be entrenched in the drug trade trafficking and in possession of
prohibited weapons remains a priority of the Crime Reduction Unit to enhance public safety,” said Insp. Jeff Pelley in a release.

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Rebecca Dyok
Rebecca Dyok
News Reporter/Anchor who loves the Cariboo and coffee (lots of it).If you have any news tips or story ideas you would like to share I can be reached at [email protected]

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