Police seize cache of guns, marijuana in Celista

Chase detachment executed a search warrant at a residence on Leopold Road in Celista.

  • Dec. 6, 2012 10:00 a.m.

Guns and drugs were seized in Celista earlier this week.

On Dec. 4, Chase detachment, with the assistance of the Salmon Arm detachment and Kamloops Police Dog Services, executed a search warrant at a residence on Leopold Road in Celista. Located in the home were numerous guns, including some that were loaded and improperly stored, report police. Also located  was a marijuana grow operation in various stages of cultivation. Two hundred and thirty-nine marijuana plants were seized along with other equipment used in the cultivation process. Investigators are continuing with their work, and charges are pending.

 

Salmon Arm Observer