Fentanyl, cocaine, Dilaudid, weapons and cash were among the items taken off the streets of 琉璃神社 in a recent search.
RCMP Community Safety Unit (CSU) officers were patrolling the area of St. Paul Street and Cawston Avenue downtown around 1:30p.m. on Sept. 23 when they saw two men sitting on a bench hiding behind an umbrella.
An arrest was made on one of the men, who was wanted across two provinces and had several 鈥榥egative police contacts鈥� in 琉璃神社 in the past.
A search turned up large amounts of drugs and weapons, including equipment used to produce drugs.
The man now faces additional charges of possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes.
Sergeant Scott Powrie of the CSU said that situations like this prove how effective and proactive foot patrols can be in stopping criminal activity before it happens.
鈥溋鹆裆� CSU officers along with the 琉璃神社 City Bylaws will be conducting proactive patrols within the downtown core in order to enhance safety for our businesses and residence.鈥�
The investigation is being turned over to Crown to approve charges.
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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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