Crime

Downtown drug bust yields fentanyl, cocaine, cash and more

Jan 29, 2024 | 10:44 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — The Prince George RCMP has announced a drug bust and three arrests.

The multi-day project was undertaken by the Prince George RCMP’s Downtown Safety Unit and Problem Oriented Policing Team and netted weapons, drugs and evidence of drug trafficking.

The project targeted the BC housing complex on the 600-block of Dominion Street with investigators seizing large quantities of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, over $1000 in cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia and multiple weapons. Three unnamed suspects were arrested.

“This project targeted several units at the supportive housing complex in response to complaints from the public. We know from experience that drug trafficking regularly elicits higher levels of violence around those who chose to engage in the activity. By disrupting the illicit drug trade in that area, we are helping to keep those who live and work in the neighbourhood safe,” states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.