Powell River RCMP responded to 129 total calls for service from May 21 to 27, including six thefts, three for impaired driving, two about assaults, five cases of mischief and 11 related to mental health.
May 23
Powell River RCMP general investigation section executed a search warrant on a local residence as part of a drug trafficking investigation. One person was arrested and the search resulted in the seizure of large amounts of fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine and Canadian currency.
“The community of Powell River is tired of unlawful activities that are occurring in plain sight,” stated detachment commander/staff sergeant Lee Dyson. “The execution of this search warrant sends a clear message that drug trafficking activity in this community will not be tolerated and will be stopped.”
The investigation is ongoing.
May 19
At approximately 8 am, Powell River RCMP received a report that a Savary Island resident had located his vehicle, which had been stolen from his residence at some point overnight. The resident woke up and, after noticing that his truck was missing, drove around to look for it. He located the truck with two youths inside. The vehicle had sustained damage.
A short time later, police received a report that a second vehicle had been stolen. Both vehicles have been recovered and several youth who were involved have been identified. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about any crime is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477 or bccrimestoppers.com.
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