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Drugs & cash seized following an investigation in the South Cariboo

Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit and 100 Mile House RCMP joined forces and seized drugs and a large sum of cash.

On August 8th Sargeant Brian Lamb said after an investigation they conducted a vehicle stop on Cedar Avenue where an adult female was arrested for drug offences and the vehicle was searched.

Approximately 115 grams of suspected cocaine, 327 ml of suspected GHB (Gamma-Hydroxybutrate) 5 grams grams of suspected fentanyl, 164 grams of suspected methamphetamine and various prescription medication was located and seized,” Lamb said.

Police then conducted a search warrant at a residence on Cedar Avenue where a firearm suppressor (silencer) was located and seized.

Lamb said the female was later released and weapon and drug offence related charges are anticipated.

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Pat Matthews
Pat Matthews
Pat started working in the Cariboo in 1989 after spending several years in radio in Terrace. He worked in the creative department until 2017 when he switched over to news covering Williams Lake and the South Cariboo as well as being the afternoon host on Country 840 in 100 Mile House.

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