Police stumble upon drugs, cash after attending to unrelated call at PG motel

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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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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