A police story out of Nanaimo has all the earmarks of violence associated with the drug world.
On Tuesday, Nanaimo police were called to rescue a 24-year-old young man in distress and handcuffed to a hydro pole in the area of upper Lantzville.
Police quickly covered the hypothermic man with a blanket and removed his handcuffs prior to having him transported to hospital by ambulance.
When questioned by police, the man said as he was leaving a friend's home late Monday night, when he was hit over the head with a bat or piece of wood.
A bag was then thrown over his head as he was being pushed into a red and silver pickup. He added three males proceeded to punch and beat him with sticks.
He was then thrown out of the truck and led a short distance away where he was handcuffed to the pole. All of his clothing except his boxers were removed, his wallet was taken and the males then drove away.
Although police believe the victim knows the suspects, he refused to tell police who the males were that kidnapped, beat, and robbed him, nor would he say what the motive was for their actions.
Police believe the incident is linked to drugs, and warn the public that consequences can occur when drugs are involved.
"The only positive thing that came out of this incident for our victim is that he did not die or receive any injuries that require long term hospitalization," said Constable Gary O'Brien, media spokesperson for the Nanaimo RCMP.
