Police seized multiple firearms, suspected drugs and cash after executing a search warrant for a home on Government Street in Penticton on Oct. 16.
The raid also led to the arrest of four people associated with the residence, according to the RCMP.
鈥淭his enforcement action, supported by all members of the Penticton detachment, is expected to have a significant impact and the removal of crime weapons enhances public safety,鈥 says Staff Sgt. Scott Hanry, general investigative section commander. 鈥淧enticton RCMP are committed to ongoing efforts in reducing the demand for illicit drugs and prevalence of property crime through targeted, intelligence led prevention activities.鈥
The warrant was conducted by the Penticton Crime Reduction Unit under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act after a month's long investigation.
The RCMP press release did not state whether the Oct. 16 search warrant is related to a police shooting, less than a week, after on the same street that ended with one man dead.
The Oct. 22 incident is currently under review by the Independent Investigations Office of B.C.