Updated: June 27, 5 p.m.
A search warrant on a Warfield property on Wednesday has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of suspected illegal drugs, over $40,000 in Canadian cash and other currencies, and twenty firearm, as well as stolen property.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., Trail and Greater RCMP executed the Criminal Code search warrant in relation to firearms related offences.
Due to the potential risk to the officers and public, the Southeast District’s Emergency Response Team (SED ERT) assisted. As part of this, the highway was required to be shut down.
At the scene, officers located and recovered stolen property, including two travel trailers, a Ford F-350 pick-up truck, two ATV’s, and one motorcycle.
During the search warrant, five suspects were arrested, one of which remains in police custody.
The investigation is ongoing, with several charges being considered.
“We appreciate the patience of the travelling public while our officers undertook this high-risk operation”, says Cpl. James Grandy, BC RCMP spokesperson.
“Trail and Greater District RCMP continue to work toward keeping the communities it serves safe for everyone.”
Updated: June 26, 12:25 p.m.
The Highway 3B between Warfield and Rossland is now re-opened in both directions.
Original Story: June 26, 9 a.m.
Highway 3B between Warfield and Rossland will be closed due to a police incident, between 7:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
No details of the incident are being provided at this time.
We will keep you posted as information comes in.
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