Drugs, phones, and a car seized by Kelowna RCMP during the drug trade crackdown on Jan. 24, 2025.
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January 29, 2025 - 9:51 AM
Police made 30 arrests in two days during a drug trafficking crackdown project in Kelowna.
Several units from the Kelowna RCMP detachment aimed to take down local drug dealers and a wide spree of arrests began on Jan. 24 and ended the following evening, according to a press release from police.
The Proactive Enforcement Unit, Kelowna Municipal Traffic and Police Dog Service made 30 arrests for Criminal Code charges and Motor Vehicle Act offences. Police seized weapons, 450 grams of drugs and towed 13 cars.
“I commend all these units who worked seamlessly together to deliver these results and send a message to those who are only adding to the opioid crisis,” Sgt. Scott Powrie said in the release. “These operations will continue as part of our unwavering commitment to public safety and crime reduction in Kelowna.”
During the crackdown police executed several arrest warrants, including one for a fugitive and caught some prohibited drivers.
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