Charges pending following drug and weapon seizure

Mackenzie

2022-01-31 09:44 PST

On Saturday, January 29, 2022, Mackenzie RCMP received a report stating that three to four people allegedly took possession of a house on Laurier Cres in Mackenzie, forcing the homeowner to leave.

RCMP set up surveillance on the house and conducted traffic stops on two vehicles leaving. Three people were arrested and three shotguns, two of which were loaded, were seized.

During the investigation, suspected drugs and items in keeping with drug trafficking was seized. Police Dog Services from Prince George were called in to assist.

All three people, who were not from Mackenzie, were later released and the investigation continues. The matter will be forwarded to BC Prosecution Services for review of charges, said Sgt. Jayson Davidson, NCO i/c Mackenzie RCMP.

If you have any information about this contact the Mackenzie RCMP at (250) 997-3288.
 

Released by

Cpl. Madonna Saunderson

Email: madonna.saunderson@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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