Crime

Three men facing charges in Prince George-area drug trafficking investigation

Dec 15, 2022 | 11:12 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — An investigation into a Prince George-area drug trafficking group has led to seizures and possible charges.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C.’s (CFSEU-BC) Prince George-based investigative team began their investigation in 2019 into a group of individuals in Prince George suspected of dealing cocaine. The investigation, which uncovered links between the suspects and full-patch Hells Angels members, resulted in the execution of seven search warrants in February 2021.

It led to the seizure of over 1.7 kilos of cocaine, over 70 kilograms of cannabis/cannabis resin, 958 cannabis plants, over 3000 pills of various types, MDMA, LSD, 29 firearms and ammunition, $40,000 in Canadian currency a money counter, three trucks, and a ring valued at over $100,000.

Three men are facing charges – 49 year-old Derek Timmins:

  • Unlawfully trafficking cocaine for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization
  • Unlawfully conspire to traffic cocaine
  • Unlawfully trafficking cocaine
  • Unlawfully possess cannabis for the purpose of distributing for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal investigation

Fifty-three-year-old Garth Goodkey is facing the following charges:

  • Unlawfully trafficking cocaine for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization
  • Unlawfully conspire to traffic cocaine
  • Unlawfully trafficking cocaine
  • Unlawfully possess cannabis for the purpose of distributing
  • Traffic a non-restricted semi-automatic rifle
  • Traffic a prohibited semi-automatic rifle
  • Trafficking two prohibited high-capacity magazines
  • Unlawfully possess cannabis for the purposes of distributing for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization
  • Possess a restricted revolver

Daniel Wilson, a 35-year-old male from Prince George, has been charged with one count each of:

  • Unlawfully trafficking cocaine for the benefit of, at the direction of, or in association with a criminal organization
  • Unlawfully conspiring to traffic cocaine
  • Unlawfully possess cannabis for the purpose of distribution
  • Store firearms in a careless manner

Arrest warrants have been issued for all three men. If anyone has any information in connection to the location of these individuals please contact your local police or Crime Stoppers.