News Items tag as: Kamloops drugs 2016

Two more men plead guilty in connection to massive Kamloops drug bust
July 04, 2016 - 4:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Two men have pleaded guilty in connection to a massive Kamloops drug bust last summer.
Kamloops mother sentenced to six months behind bars for role in dial-a-dope ring
June 07, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops Supreme Court Judge says he has no reason to believe the public won't be at risk if a mother involved in a dial-a-dope ring is let back into society immediately, and sentenced her to six months behind bars.
More suspects being linked to 'Wolfpack' gang
May 31, 2016 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Two Kamloops men have been arrested and charged in connection with several counts of firearms-related offences, and RCMP believe they’re linked to a gang originating in the Lower Mainland.
Mounties take down Kamloops drug house, arrest man linked to organized crime
May 20, 2016 - 7:54 AM

KAMLOOPS - An investigation started by shots fired on Parkcrest Avenue in April has led police to seize significant amounts of drugs and the arrest of a man Kamloops RCMP say is connected to organized crime.
Kamloops speeder caught with sawed-off shotgun and drugs
May 03, 2016 - 3:23 PM

KAMLOOPS - A prohibited driver caught speeding and then found to be in possession of a loaded gun and drugs was arrested early this morning.
Kamloops man may be first in B.C. to be sentenced for trafficking fentanyl
April 26, 2016 - 1:16 PM

KAMLOOPS - A crown prosecutor is seeking a lengthy prison sentence for what she believes to be the first sentencing for trafficking fentanyl in B.C.
No real time data on deadly drug overdoses but that could change
March 25, 2016 - 11:30 AM

THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - With overdose deaths from illicit drugs becoming a more frequent occurrence across Canada, the lack of data on the subject is as equally troubling when it comes to solving the problem, but an Ontario mother and a Waterloo-based group are doing their best to measure the size of the problem before figuring out how to tackle it.
Judge acknowledges 'exceptional circumstances' before sentencing Kamloops drug dealer
February 16, 2016 - 10:33 AM

KAMLOOPS - It’s a rare sentence, but a Kamloops drug dealer managed to prove he met the ‘exceptional circumstances’ to avoid jail after selling ecstasy and cocaine to undercover police.
Alleged surge in Kamloops drug overdoses cannot be confirmed at the emergency room
February 11, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - Despite reports of four deaths caused by illicit drug overdoses in the community last month, Interior Health has not issued any special alerts and according to one local doctor, all remains status quo in Royal Inland Hospital’s Emergency Room.
Kamloops mother speaks out after son dies from fentanyl overdose
February 11, 2016 - 10:49 AM

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News Items tag as: Kamloops drugs 2016

Two more men plead guilty in connection to massive Kamloops drug bust

Kamloops mother sentenced to six months behind bars for role in dial-a-dope ring

More suspects being linked to 'Wolfpack' gang

Mounties take down Kamloops drug house, arrest man linked to organized crime

Kamloops speeder caught with sawed-off shotgun and drugs

Kamloops man may be first in B.C. to be sentenced for trafficking fentanyl

No real time data on deadly drug overdoses but that could change

Judge acknowledges 'exceptional circumstances' before sentencing Kamloops drug dealer

Alleged surge in Kamloops drug overdoses cannot be confirmed at the emergency room

Kamloops mother speaks out after son dies from fentanyl overdose

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