Search warrant nets drugs at Dease Lake residence

Arrest in community north of Terrace finds money, an unauthorized rifle and pot

  • Mar. 10, 2014 10:00 a.m.

DEASE LAKE. On March 7, 2014, the Dease Lake RCMP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Search Warrant on a residence located on Boulder Street.

Two individuals were arrested inside. A search of the residence located approximately 14.23 ounces of marihuana packaged for distribution, a large quantity of Canadian currency, and an unauthorized firearm.

Both individuals were arrested on scene and later released on a Promise to Appear and Undertaking. Both will be making their first court appearance at the Dease Lake Provincial Court on May 27, 2014 in relation to charges of Trafficking a controlled substance and unauthorized possession of a firearm.

Anyone with information pertaining to a crime is asked to contact the Dease Lake RCMP at (250) 771-4111, the Telegraph Creek RCMP at (250)235-3111, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222- 8477.

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