More potentially toxic drugs removed from streets

Kelowna, Special Unit

2024-01-24 13:51 PST

File # 2023-74525

On December 19, 2023, members of the Kelowna RCMP Strike Force observed an individual operating a vehicle in a manner consistent with drug trafficking in the area of Hwy 33 and Hollywood Rd and initiated an investigation.

On January 16, 2024, officers located the same individual in a different vehicle parked in the 3000 block of Richter St and subsequently arrested them for multiple offences. Upon arrest, Strike Force officers seized approximately $4,000 in Canadian currency and thousands of potentially toxic drug doses including cocaine, fentanyl, hydro morphine, dilaudid and oxycodone pills.

The individual was released from custody while a complete report to crown counsel is prepared for the Public Prosecution Service of Canada who are responsible for federal charges.

This individual is not a resident of Kelowna and has our attention now Cpl. Michael Gauthier i/c Media Relations Unit. We know the overdose crisis is not unique to the streets of one city, and our drug units will continue to target and investigate those trafficking and adding to the toxic drug supply of our communities.

Seized drugs