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UPDATE: PG RCMP arrest 10 people in on-going drug trafficking investigation

An armoured vehicle & several other police vehicles on scene at apparent raid at Nation Crescent home | Kyle Balzer, My PG Now

UPDATE – 11:30AM:

An apparent raid on a Prince George home has led to multiple arrests.

PG RCMP have taken 10 people into custody this morning from a home in the 1400 block of Nation Crescent as part of an on-going and active drug trafficking investigation.

Around 9:30AM, police executed a search warrant and the Emergency Response Team was called to help, including an armoured vehicle and a sniffer dog.

Surrounding neighbours and other homes were tended to, ensuring the safety of local residents.

We will continue to bring more information as it becomes available.

– with files from Kyle Balzer, My PG Now

 

UPDATE – 11:05AM:

Some police cars have left the area.

We are awaiting comment from the local detachment.

 

ORIGINAL STORY:

Prince George RCMP are currently at a Nation Crescent home.

My Prince George Now is on the scene and says several vehicles including an armored car surround a home in that area.

Police have blocked off access to that street but residents can still get around on 15th avenue.

We’ll provide more information when it becomes available.

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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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