Prince George RCMP’s Downtown Safety Unit and Problem-Oriented Policing team recently executed two Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants on homes on the 2600 block of Quince Street and the 1600 block of Eighth Avenue on Aug. 27.
Due to the potential for violence from residents living at the locations — and the high risk associated with executing these warrants — the North District Emergency Response Team assisted local RCMP in carrying them out.
Officers seized the following items during the searches:
- Over 35 grams of suspected cocaine
- Suspected hydromorphone pills
- Two 3D-printed firearms
- Multiple standard firearms
- Stolen motorbike
- Hard body armour
- One inert military ordnance
- Various ammunition and other weapons
- Over $500 in cash
In total, four people were arrested in relation to the two investigations.
Three suspects were released without process after the search of the residence was complete, with the fourth being arrested on outstanding warrants and held for court. All of those arrested are known to police.
“This is the second time in less than a year we have been to the residence on Quince Street, for similar investigations each time,” said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP.
The home on Quince Street was previously searched after officers witnessed a man setting a stolen vehicle on fire on Nov. 29. RCMP found multiple high-powered firearms and silicone molds used to press illicit drugs into candy-like shapes.
Prince George RCMP have stated they will continue to focus targeted enforcement action against those involved in the illicit drug trade.
