Police in Chilliwack say a multi-jurisdictional investigation into drug trafficking has led to the seizure of hundreds of thousands worth of money, drugs and firearms.
In collaboration with police in Vancouver, Langley, Surrey and Richmond, 14 search warrants were executed during the investigation that began in July 2023.
“It was quite a quick investigation all things considered, because of the complexity of the file,” said Cpl. Carmen Kiener with the Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment.
Neighbourhoods where the searches occurred include downtown Chilliwack, Collingwood in Vancouver, Grandview Heights, East Clayton and Fraser Heights in Surrey and Willowbrook in Langley.
In total, more than $500,000 of Canadian currency, eight kilograms of cocaine, 14 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, 27 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, four handguns, three long guns and four vehicles were seized. Evidence of drug trafficking was also found, including a cocaine press and cutting agents.
“I’m pretty confident that we saved quite a few lives by this amount of fentanyl being taken off the streets,” Kiener said.
Seven people between the ages of 21 and 40 were also arrested. They have since been released pending further investigation, police add.
Officers say additional investigative steps are required before charges can be recommended.
With files from Robyn Crawford.