An investigation spanning the entire summer has resulted in a million-dollar drug bust.
On Thursday, the New Westminster Police Department announced the results of the investigation that focused on a home in the community connected to organized crime.
Following the execution of a search warrant, officers seized 12 kilograms of cocaine, 10 kilograms methamphetamine, a suitcase with approximately $270,000 inside, two firearms with ammunition, one armoured vest, high end jewelry, various drug trafficking equipment and two vehicles.
“Police agencies from across this province are working together to identify, locate and arrest those who traffic in illicit substances causing significant harm to our communities,” stated Sergeant Kumar.
“Drugs fuel violent crime and investigations such as this address both the drugs and the associated violence. We are committed to working with our policing partners to address enforcement, and with our community partners to support prevention and intervention initiatives for vulnerable residents of our community.”
One person has been arrested as a result of the investigation.
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