A significant amount of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and evidence consistent with drug trafficking, were seized by RCMP on Salt Spring Island on Aug. 14.
According to an Island District RCMP press release, Salt Spring RCMP members were assisted by officers from the Island District RCMP General Investigation Section in executing multiple search warrants in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
The investigation remains ongoing, and a detailed report to Crown counsel will be sent for consideration of criminal charges.
“We want to ensure the community is aware of our proactive steps towards targetting those individuals who prey on the vulnerability of others and removing drugs off the street,” said Salt Spring RCMP Sgt. Clive Seabrook.
As the investigation remains active, no further information will be released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Salt Spring RCMP at 250-537-5555.