On June 23rd, 2020, at approximately 5:20 p.m. the Cariboo Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit arrested two individuals after stopping a suspect vehicle due to an active firearms investigation. A male and female in the vehicle were located in possession of 12 firearms, 8 pellet guns, prohibited magazines, several hundred rounds of ammunition and a quantity of cocaine. It was determined the male an outstanding arrest warrant for theft under $5000 and both remain in custody pending charge approval with a court appearance on June 24th, 2020.
Violence, weapons offences, and drug trafficking all remain strategic priorities in targeting offenders responsible for this type of behavior. We remain dedicated to holding these offenders accountable within our court system to enhance community safety.
Insp. J.L. (Jeff) Pelley
Officer in Charge
Williams Lake R.C.M.P.
