Two Creston-area properties were the focus of a major police operation on Wednesday, as officers from the Creston RCMP executed search warrants related to an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
The first location, in the 3000 block of Highway 3 in Erickson, and the second, in the 1200 block of 10th Avenue North in Creston, were both searched by police with the support of specialized units including the Southeast District Emergency Response Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Containment Team.
Local RCMP resources also assisted in the operation.
According to RCMP, the searches resulted in the seizure of suspected illicit substances, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and Canadian currency.
Multiple individuals were arrested at the two residences.
While most were released pending further investigation and assessment of charges by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, two individuals were taken into custody on outstanding warrants unrelated to the current investigation.
Police say the operation is the result of an extensive investigation into local drug trafficking activity.
“I am continually impressed by the tenacious efforts implored by the Members of Creston Detachment as it relates to disrupting the local drug trade,” said Staff Sergeant Brandon Buliziuk, Creston RCMP Commander.
“The public in the Creston Valley have made it abundantly clear that the trafficking of these poisons in our area is unacceptable. We will continue to intervene and disrupt these activities aggressively, making the Creston Valley an inopportune location for these individuals to conduct their illicit business activities.”
Buliziuk also credited community members for playing a key role in the investigation.
“We again would like to thank the public for bringing information forward about suspected drug trafficking, and for your support as we work through these investigations.”
The RCMP says the investigation remains ongoing.
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