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Lengthy investigation nets drugs, cash, stolen property in West Kelowna

Two people were arrested following two search warrants
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The search warrants resulted in the seizure of a substantial amount of drugs, Canadian currency, and the recovery of stolen property. (RCMP)

Two search warrants executed in West Kelowna back in March yielded a substantial amount of drugs, cash and stolen property.

Kelowna RCMP’s Proactive Enforcement Unit, along with the West Kelowna RCMP and the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, executed the search warrant after a lengthy investigation into property crime and drug trafficking throughout the Central Okanagan area.

Two Central Okanagan residents were arrested and then released pending further investigation.

The seizure included:

•3.3 kilograms of suspected Fentanyl, Cocaine and Methamphetamine

•Several hundred pills and bottles of prescription medication

•$16,500 in Canadian Currency

•Several prohibited weapons

•Stolen property including a Dodge Ram, dirt bikes, a utility vehicle, kitchen appliances, high-end tools and equipment along with other items with a total value of more than $200,000

•Two additional vehicles as offence-related property

READ MORE: 1 arrested after large police presence for search warrant in West Kelowna



Jen Zielinski

About the Author: Jen Zielinski

Graduated from the broadcast journalism program at BCIT. Also holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University.
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