RCMP in northern British Columbia have arrested seven individuals and seized a significant quantity of drugs and weapons from a residence in Fort St. John. The bust occurred as part of an ongoing investigation into drug trafficking in the region.
According to a statement from the B.C. RCMP, officers executed a search warrant at a home in the community, uncovering a cache of illegal substances including cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl. Additionally, several firearms and ammunition were found on the premises.
The seven suspects, whose identities have not been released pending charges, are facing multiple counts related to drug possession and trafficking, as well as weapons offenses. They are expected to appear in court in the coming days.
Police emphasize that the operation is part of a broader effort to combat drug-related crime in northern B.C., which has seen an uptick in such activities. The RCMP also urge anyone with information about drug trafficking to come forward.
This incident adds to a series of recent law enforcement actions in the province, including a drug lab dismantled in Abbotsford and a weapons cache seized by the gang unit there.
