By Greg Fry / CKPG Today

Cariboo Crime

Suspected drug trafficker busted in Quesnel

Dec 11, 2020 | 2:31 PM

QUESNEL, B.C. — A Quesnel man is facing a rash of charges following a drug bust this week.

Quesnel RCMP Sgt. Richard Weseen says the RCMP Crime Reduction (CRU) started its investigation last month.

“On Dec. 9, CRU arrested the man after observing him engaged in drug trafficking activities. After the arrest, police executed a search warrant on a residence that was associated to him.”

As a result of the investigation, police seized:

• 79 grams of cocaine;
• 22 grams of methamphetamine;
• 34 grams of heroin/fentanyl;
• 123 grams of magic mushrooms;
• $6,940 in cash;
• 12 gauge shotgun with ammunition;
• Taser; and body armour

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“Drug trafficking continues to be a priority for the Quesnel RCMP,” says Weseen. “CRU is making a positive impact on the fight against drug and property offenders since their inception in the spring of 2020.”

He say the man was released from custody and is facing a number of drug and firearm related charged. His name has not been released.

If you have any information about drug trafficking in the community, you’re asked to call police.