Traffic stop leads to drug seizure

Prince George

2024-08-29 14:04 PDT

File # 2024-27517

On August 20, 2024, just after 2:00 p.m., Frontline police officers initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle that was seen speeding through a residential neighbourhood. The black Pontiac Sunfire fled on police officers and was later located, along with the driver, at a residence on the 200-block of Irwin Street.

Click here for a larger photo of the drugs and weapons seized.

The traffic incident quickly evolved into a firearms investigation, which further lead to the seizure of a number of illicit drugs. In total, police officers seized over 700 grams of suspected fentanyl, 300 grams of suspected cocaine and more than 1.5 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, as well as drug trafficking paraphernalia and a loaded handgun, states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP.

The vehicle was impounded under the motor vehicle act and issued a notice-and-order to attend an inspection facility due to multiple mechanical deficiencies.

This investigation represents another significant blow to the illicit drug trade in Prince George and is an example of the dedication our police officers have to public safety.

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