New Westminster properties were part of a massive seizure of drugs including fentanyl.
A seven-month multi-jurisdictional investigation by Ridge Meadows RCMP included properties in New West. Ridge-Meadows RCMP said it was the largest fentanyl seizure in the detachment's history.
In June 2021, police began an investigation into alleged street level drug activity. The investigation led police to properties in Maple Ridge and New Westminster.
On Feb. 2, police executed multiple search warrants on houses in New Westminster and Maple Ridge. A large number of drugs, cash and weapons were seized which include:
- 6.312 kilograms of suspected fentanyl amounting to 63,120 illicit doses, some of which was already packaged for sale.
- 1.033 kilograms of suspected crack and powder cocaine.
- 625 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
- 9mm handgun with ammunition.
- Body armour.
- $31,084.00 in Canadian currency.
- Three vehicles seized.
One man and one woman have been arrested. The alleged suspects have not yet appeared in a BC Provincial Court process therefore no names or charges are being released at this time.
