Seizure of Drugs, Weapons, and Cash Results in the Arrests of Two People

Following a drug trafficking probe, police found cocaine, methamphetamine, prohibited weapons, and cash at a Prince George residence, resulting in the arrest of a man charged with multiple offenses. A woman was also detained and released.

Key Moments

Initiation of Drug Trafficking Investigation

On April 27th, 2017, CFSEU-BC North District began an investigation targeting an individual in Prince George related to drug trafficking.

Joint Forces Operation and Coordination

The investigation involved a coordinated effort between CFSEU-BC, Prince George RCMP Street Crew, RCMP’s E Division North District Federal, and Serious Organized Crime Unit.

Search and Seizure at Victoria Street Property

On May 5th, 2017, a search of a property in the 2100-block of Victoria Street resulted in seizure of cocaine, methamphetamine, prohibited weapons, body armour, and cash.

Arrests and Charges Filed

Two individuals were arrested; Mitchell Allen Crosby was charged with multiple counts including possession for trafficking and weapon-related offenses, with a court date set for May 16th, 2017.

Two people have been arrested after a drug investigation led by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia North District office resulted in the discovery of drugs, weapons, and cash.

On April 27th, 2017, members of CFSEU-BC North District office initiated a drug trafficking investigation of an individual in the city of Prince George.

A joint forces operation was initiated by the CFSEU-BC in coordination and collaboration with the Prince George RCMP Street Crew, and RCMP’s E Division North District Federal and Serious Organized Crime Unit to target this individual’s alleged criminal activities.

On May 5th, 2017, a search was conducted on a property in the 2100-block of Victoria Street, Prince George. The search of the home resulted in officers finding:

  •   Approximately one ounce of cocaine
  •   Approximately a half ounce of methamphetamine
  •   Brass knuckles (a prohibited weapon), Nunchucks, and one set of body armour
  •   Approximately $5000 in cash

One male and one female were arrested without incident during the search of the home.

Mitchell Allen Crosby, a 27-year old Prince George resident, has now been charged with two counts of failure to comply with a court imposed condition, three counts of breach of a court imposed condition to not possession of a weapon, two counts of possession of a prohibited substance for the purpose of trafficking, and two count of possession of a prohibited weapon.

His next court date is scheduled for May 16th, 2017 in Prince George Provincial Court. The female was released on a promise to appear.

CFSEU-BC would like to thank the Prince George RCMP and RCMP’s E Division North District Federal and Serious Organized Crime Unit for their assistance with this investigation.

CFSEU-BC Media Relations Officer: Sergeant Brenda Winpenny

Desk: 778-290-4677

Mobile: 604-838-6800

CFSEU-BC Communications Strategist: Geeta Reddy

Desk: 778-290-2873

Cell: 604-499-4199

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