Williams Lake RCMP have busted a suspected drug dealing operation for the second time in a week.
Insp. Jeff Pelley said two suspects were arrested for the offence of possession for the purpose of trafficking after significant quantities of cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and a sum of cash were seized when police executed a search warrant at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue North.
Pelley said as a result of the investigation, two other individuals were also arrested for possession of a controlled substance and another was apprehended coming to the home while police were there. Some suspects were linked to both searches while others are suspects in only one or the other busts.
”While police remained on scene of the search warrant, a male attended and was subsequently arrested on outstanding warrants for break and enter with intent to commit, assault and theft of motor vehicle,” Pelley added.
Pelley said the suspects were released on strict conditions pending Crown Counsel charge approval with a first appearance court date set for Oct. 4, 2017.
“They are continually being monitored by police to ensure they are abiding by their conditions,” Pelley said Tuesday. “This investigation is complex and the investigators are looking to achieve maximum evidence to warrant charges against individuals involved in these types of offences.”
Pelley said he is grateful for the community members who report suspicious activity that may be linked to potential drug trafficking.
“It’s through these anonymous tips and information that we are able to further these investigations to make our community safer.”
The investigation was led by the Williams Lake Crime Reduction Unit, the Uniform Section of the Williams Lake RCMP and support units who Pelley said worked above and beyond their normal shifts to meet the detachment’s priorities to enhance community safety.
“They are commended for their actions and continued focus on offenders in addition to the current demands over the last two months regarding our recent unprecedented events,” he added, referring to the ongoing wildfire situation.
On Friday, Aug. 18 police seized “a large amount of Canadian currency, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, heroin and numerous pills” after executing a search warrant at the same residence.
At that time, three suspects were arrested and released from custody and scheduled to appear in court Oct. 4.