Williams Lake RCMP Seize Drugs, Cash, Firearms, Cigarettes, and Arrest Two People in Search Warrant

The Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit(CC–CRU) arrested two people and seized drugs during the execution of a search warrant in Williams Lake.

CC–CRU and the Williams Lake RCMP detachment conducted a search warrant at a residence on Smith Street on June 5.

Police say they observed a vehicle whose occupants “appeared to be actively trafficking drugs” on June 4. During the investigation, evidence was obtained in support of the drug trafficking allegations, and a warrant to search the residence.

CC–CRU and Williams Lake RCMP searched the residence along with resources with frontline officers, the General Investigations Service, and the Police Dog Service.

RCMP located several types of drugs and drug paraphernalia, including: suspected cocaine, magic mushrooms, fentanyl, methamphetamine, different types of pills, several cartons of suspected illegal cigarettes, firearms, ammunition, approximately $5000 in cash, as well as other items related to drug trafficking.

Police arrested one man in the residence, and a second person (unidentified), police believe to be a resident of the home, arrived while the search was ongoing, and attempted to flee; however, police arrested the person without incident.

Materials suspected to be cocaine was found on the second person while they were being arrested.

“We are committed to proactive, targeted enforcement of the illegal drug trade in our city, with public safety our top priority,” said Inspector Rob Lake of the Williams Lake RCMP detachment in a statement.

The CC–CRU has been deployed in Williams Lake to assist with criminal enforcement actions in local crimes the Lake City has been experiencing.