Prince George RCMP has released yearly data from the activities of the Street Crew unit in 2023.
Police report that over the course of 2023, the Street Crew unit removed over nine kilograms of methamphetamine, two kilograms of fentanyl and two kilograms of cocaine, as well as firearms, body armour, nearly $100,000 in cash, and several vehicles from the streets of Prince George.
One investigation led the team to take enforcement action against a Lower Mainland crime group, active in the B.C. gang conflict, effectively suppressing an illicit drug supply line coming into Prince George.
Charges have been forwarded against nine major drug targets, as well as dozens of lower level targets, which police believe will lead to significant sentences if successful.
Seven of the nine major drug targets had significant ties to the B.C. gang conflict, including several individuals from the Lower Mainland believed to be establishing drug lines in Prince George.
A common trend being observed is the usage of short-term rental units to set up drug operations and police encourage the proprietors of short-term rentals to be vigilant.
The Street Crew unit also proactively targets individuals involved in auto theft and property crime. In 2023, over $1,500,000 in stolen goods was recovered and returned to their owners.
This includes cars, trucks, ATVs, electronics, and a wake boat. Several prolific offenders have been arrested by the team and investigations forwarded to the courts.
The Street Crew unit is comprised of plain clothes police officers specializing in covert policing, who are tasked with disrupting criminality through proactive and targeted enforcement. The team mandate encompasses drug trafficking, property crime and prolific violent offenders in the Prince George area, as well as the development of criminal intelligence.
