CFSEU-BC Investigation into North District Drug Trafficking Operation Leads to Seizure of Drugs, Cash and Firearms.
An 8-month long investigation by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) North District Team has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of drugs, firearms, and cash.
In June 2022, CFSEU-BC’s North District Team began a drug investigation, working collaboratively with policing partners in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson. The investigation led investigators to individuals believed to be involved in a large-scale drug trafficking operation based in northern British Columbia.
The investigation resulted in CFSEU-BC executed 13 search warrants between October 13, 2022 and January 23, 2023 in several Peace Region communities and the following items were seized:
Various illegal drugs in approx. amounts;
10kg cocaine
3kg of Methamphetamine
3kg psilocybin mushrooms
17kg marihuana
Cocaine press
Approx. 3000 cartons of contraband cigarettes (10 packs per carton)
$165,000.00 CDN currency
34 firearms including;
8 handguns
1 6longguns
8 shotguns
2 collapsible rifles
Prohibited weapons including;
Tasers and brass knuckles
Ammunition
2 sets of body armour
Several vehicles including;
2016 Dodge Ram Crew Cab
2017 Jaguar F-Pace
2013 Chevy Cruze
2020 GMC AT4 pickup truck
2004 Chevrolet Corvette
Various drug trafficking items and paraphernalia; score sheets, money counters and scales
The investigation continues as investigators prepare disclosure documents for Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC), in support of the charge approval process.
The 23 people were arrested and released pending charge approval and the judicial process.
“These arrests have resulted in the significant disruption of an entrenched organized crime group in Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson,” says Cpl. Madonna Saunderson, BC RCMP. “CFSEU BC brings the necessary resources and skill set to ensure detachments are supported in any efforts to tackle large-scale drug trafficking operations.”
“This collaborative effort led by CFSEU-BC unveiled an alleged drug trafficking network in the provinces North District, giving CFSEU-BC an opportunity to disrupt organized groups causing harm to the communities of the Peace Region,” says Inspector Joel Hussey, Operations Officer for CFESU-BC. “We remain committed to working with our law enforcement partners across the province to target those who pose the greatest risk to public safety due to their involvement in gang-related activities. Police in British Columbia are unified in our resolve to suppress, disrupt, and prevent groups who show such wanton disregard for the well-being of our citizens.”
CFSEU-BC would like to thank and recognize the Fort St. John, Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson RCMP Detachments for their assistance throughout the investigation.
Media Spokesperson: Sergeant Brenda Winpenny
Cell: 604-838-6800
