Drug trafficking investigation results in significant seizure

On Thursday, May 30, 2024 Fort St John RCMP learned of a suspicious residence in the 10700 block of 102nd Avenue in the city. The Street Enforcement Team initiated an investigation into the residence and subsequently executed a search warrant on Monday, June 10, 2024.

During the search warrant police located evidence of trafficking of illicit cannabis and psilocybin. Police located approximately $26,000 in cash, 5 kilograms of suspected cannabis, 2.7 kilograms of cannabis edibles, and 700 grams of psilocybin.

Additionally, two vehicles were seized during the search warrant, one that was used in trafficking the contraband, and the second that is believed to be proceeds of crime. An adult man was arrested during the search warrant and was released pending further investigation.

The investigation revealed that youth were frequenting the residence and it is believed that the suspect was trafficking to the youth. A/Cpl Connor Watson states this recent search warrant is a continuing effort from the Street Enforcement Team to suppress the trafficking of contraband in Fort St John. The presence of youth at the residence was concerning which made this a priority for the police.

Cannabis Regulations do not allow for packaging to be enticing to children or youth (ie. bright colours), and police want parents to be aware that illicit edible or dapben packaging that contain cannabis can appear similar to regular candy packaging. The matter is still under investigation.