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PG RCMP make trio of arrests after traffic stop leads to weapon seizure

The Prince George RCMP’s Problem Oriented Policing Team were at the Hart Highway when they noted a pickup truck hauling a trailer that did not appear to have functioning lights.

Further investigation revealed the trailer did not have proper insurance.

A traffic stop was initiated officers, who subsequently located a weapon inside the vehicle. The driver and two passengers were arrested and a search of the vehicle and trailer was initiated.

Investigators located four firearms, ammunition, weapons, contraband cigarettes and a small amount of suspected Fentanyl. Both the driver and the passengers were released pending the full results of the investigation.

“This is a great example of proactive police work, where something as simple as a traffic stop for non-functioning trailer lights leads to police officers removing guns and drugs from our streets, stated Corporal Jennifer Cooper.

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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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