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Targeted drug bust in Williams Lake seizes drugs, cash, and weapons

A ‘targeted’ drug bust in Williams Lake had RCMP seize drugs, cash, and weapons from a residence.

Williams Lake RCMP said during “proactive enforcement” in Williams Lake on June 12, the Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit observed a man making “hand-to-hand transactions,” similar to those of drug trafficking. Police say they arrested the man, and got a warrant to search a residence in Williams Lake.

“The man was found to be in possession of illicit drugs, cash, and drug trafficking materials when arrested,” said Corporal Brett Urano, Division Media Relations Officer for the BC RCMP.

“The Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit, with the assistance of the Williams Lake RCMP officers, executed the search warrant at the man’s residence and located more drugs, illicit cigarettes, money, and weapons.”

Corporal Urano said the man and the residence were known to Williams Lake officers at the time, and the man has been released from custody pending further investigation.

story done by Teryn Midzain, My Cariboo Now staff

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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