Residents in the BC Interior can feel a little safer after RCMP dismantled a large drug trafficking operation in the area.
According to police, in April, Quesnel RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit entered into a drug investigation targeting the trafficking of methamphetamine in the town and surrounding communities.
On Sunday, officers executed a search warrant on a rural residence, as well as two storage lockers. Upon entry to the property, a man and woman were arrested without incident.
Police seized 507 grams of meth, approximately 750 ecstasy capsules, 20 grams of cocaine, a .22 calibre rifle, and $34,795 in cash.
"The trafficking of drugs in our community will always be a priority to the Quesnel Detachment," said Sgt. Richard Weseen. "The pro-active policing initiatives by the Crime Reduction Unit, and the General Duty members, will continue to send a message that drug trafficking will not be tolerated in Quesnel."
The man and woman, who were both from Quesnel, are facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, and charges related to firearms. Their names will not be released at this time.
Anyone with information on drug trafficking in the Interior is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
