RCMP make largest drug seizure in Prince George history
By Contributor
On August 21, 2024, Prince George RCMP received a report of a break-and-enter in progress at a residence on the 4400-block of Fifth Avenue.
While investigating the break-and-enter, police officers noted a large number of counterfeit cigarettes in the home.
Police officers obtained a search warrant for the residence where they discovered a significant number of illicit drugs within the home. In total, nearly 40 kilograms of illicit drugs, including suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine; over 11 kilograms of cannabis; 11 kg of an apparent cutting agent; approximately 120,000 counterfeit cigarettes; and more that half a million dollars in cash were located and seized.
“We would like to recognize the hard work and dedication of our police officers, which led to this unprecedented drug seizure,” said Inspector Darin Rappel, interim Detachment Commander for the Prince George RCMP.
“It is obvious we can no longer ignore the effects of the B.C. Gang Conflict in Prince George, as this is a clear indication that more than our local drug traffickers are using Prince George as a base of operations. We will be increasing our enforcement efforts in this area, to reflect these developments.”
Police officers would also like to thank the person who reported the initial break-and-enter as it was occurring, as this allowed for the discovery of the counterfeit cigarettes and the illicit drugs. Police encourage citizens to keep an eye out in their neighbourhoods and report all suspicious activity.
