Traffic stop on Pearson Avenue yields drugs, guns
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PRINCE GEORGE — Prince George RCMP has seized drugs and guns following a recent traffic stop.
Police say on January 26, a frontline police officer was patrolling near the 1300-block of Pearson Avenue when she observed a white pickup truck traveling eastbound on that street. The officer conducted a traffic stop to ensure the driver had a valid license.
During the traffic stop, RCMP say a weapon was observed within the vehicle. Both the driver and passenger were subsequently arrested for possession of a weapon, and a search of the vehicle ensued. While searching the vehicle, police officers located what appeared to be an explosive device on the floor of the passenger seat. The Explosive Disposal Unit was contacted and attended to dispose of the unit safely. Both men were later released pending the results of the full investigation.
Investigators obtained a search warrant for the residence associated to the vehicle to ensure no further explosive devices were in the home. Police officers located and seized a variety of other weapons including firearms and ammunition, hard body armour, illegal cigarettes, drug trafficking paraphernalia and suspected illicit substances.
