BC NEWS, KEREMEOS

Monday, November 6, 2023

On the morning of November 1, 2023, an officer with BCHP-Keremeos observed a vehicle on Hwy 97 that was associated to a suspected prohibited driver. A traffic stop was conducted and the driver, a local man in his 40’s, was taken into custody. The man was found to be in possession of suspected drugs. A subsequent search of his vehicle revealed:

• 10 firearms, seven of which were loaded;
• 1 prohibited and loaded high capacity magazine;
• significant quantities of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine;
• significant amount of currency;
• firearms seized included one 9mm semi-automatic pistol, one revolver, one shotgun and seven rifles including a 7.62 SKS rifle with folding bayonet.

The Penticton RCMP Street Enforcement Unit and the E Division Explosive Disposal Unit assisted with the investigation. The vehicle was impounded, and multiple charges for firearms, drugs and driving related offences are being recommended under the Criminal Code of Canada and BC Motor Vehicle Act.

Sergeant Ryan McLeod, of BCHP-Keremeos said 

“This is a significant seizure of drugs and weapons associated to suspected criminal activity,” says Sgt. Ryan McLeod with the BC Highway Patrol. “We also thank our partners with the Penticton RCMP and E Division EDU for their assistance as we continue to make our highways and communities safer together.”