Nearly 30 people arrested in gun, drug investigation in Kelowna

An investigation into the illicit drug trade in Kelowna resulted in dozens of people being arrested.

Kelowna RCMP and members of the Crime Reduction Unit partnered in two-day project aimed at targeting and disrupting the illicit drug trade in Kelowna.

The operation launched Friday, January 24, and by the following evening police had arrested nearly 30 people for various Criminal Code and Motor Vehicle Act offences, with a focus on detecting and apprehending those trafficking illicit drugs.

During the investigations police also seized approximately 450 grams of various illicit substances, seized weapons, executed several arrest warrants including one involving an individual found to be Unlawfully at Large, and took a handful of prohibited drivers off the road. Police also towed 13 vehicles for both Criminal Code and Motor Vehicle Act offences.

“I commend all these units who worked seamlessly together to deliver these results and send a message to those who are only adding to the opioid crisis,” Sgt. Scott Powrie of the Crime Reduction Unit, said.

“These operations will continue as part of our unwavering commitment to public safety and crime reduction in Kelowna.”