Government looks to seize Mercedes linked to alleged drug activity

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The director also claims the Mercedes was used on Dec. 7, 2024 to “facilitate drug trafficking” in Prince George. Sommerfeld was the front seat passenger when pulled over by an RCMP officer and arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking.

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The director said the vehicle contained: 17.96 g of psilocybin; 21.51 g of fentanyl; 113.14 g of cocaine; 16.49 g of methamphetamine; brass knuckle; spiked knuckle; cellphone; and, $120.50 in Canadian cash.

Prince George RCMP seized the vehicle. After the director began administrative forfeiture proceedings, the office received a notice of dispute on May 9.

“The vehicle is proceeds and an instrument of unlawful activity,” said the court filing. “The vehicle has been used by T. Sommerfeld to engage in unlawful activities which variously resulted in, or were likely to result in, the acquisition of property or an interest in property, or caused, or could have resulted in serious bodily harm.”

The director seeks a judge’s order that the vehicle and its proceeds be forfeited to the government.

None of the allegations has been proven in court and there is yet to be a statement of defence.