A 35-year-old man is facing a slew of charges following a a significant seizure of drugs and cash by the Prince George RCMP last month.
In late September, officers converged on a motel on the 900-block of Victoria Street, while attending to an unrelated investigation at the location.
“In total, investigators seized approximately 100 grams combined of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and crack cocaine, and over $40,000 in cash. A firearm was also located in the room and seized,” stated Corporal Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.
Through the course of the investigation, one man was arrested on multiple firearms offenses.
Jason Matthew Ryan Farquhar is facing the following charges in connection with this investigation:
- Possession of a loaded, restricted firearm
- Possession of a firearm knowing it is contrary to a prohibition order (two counts)
- Possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Possession of a weapon Storage of a firearm contrary to regulations
- Fail to comply with release order
This investigation is now before the courts.
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