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RCMP nab pair of Burns Lake men after drug seizure

Two Burns Lake residents are in custody after a stolen vehicle search led to a drug seizure.

On Saturday, the Fraser Lake RCMP stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 near the Hoy Cross Forest Service Road.

During the investigation, they received information from the Burns Lake RCMP of a recent vehicle theft in their area that matched the same car they pulled over.

Following a brief search, police discovered some stolen property along with ‘magic’ mushrooms and marijuana.

A pair of men were charged with possession of stolen property, Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one other charge.

Both are scheduled to appear in Prince George court later today.

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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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