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RCMP seize large quantity of drugs after executing search warrant

Justin Baumgardner
By Justin Baumgardner

Campbell River RCMP say a 31-year-old man has been released after being arrested in connection with drug trafficking in the region. 

Police said officers executed a search warrant April 16 at a vacation property in the rural Merville area near Campbell River. 

Investigators said they seized several drugs during the search. 

In total, police said officers seized 780 grams of cocaine, 310 grams of suspected fentanyl and more than $13,000 in cash. 

Police said the man, who is from Burnaby, was released and is scheduled to appear in court June 29. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Campbell River RCMP at 250-286-6221 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. 

Justin Baumgardner
Justin Baumgardner
Justin is a local reporter in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, and is based in Duncan. He has worked in radio for over three years, with all of them in British Columbia. He was previously at 91.7 Coast FM in Nanaimo and also has shows on 95.7 Coast FM, and the weekend show on 89.7 Sun FM. When he is not on the air, he can be found travelling the island and enjoying everything that beautiful British Columbia has to offer.

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