In an effort to tackle a recent surge in overdose deaths in the Port Hardy area, RCMP have made significant strides in a drug-related investigation, culminating in the arrest of six individuals and the execution of two search warrants.
In early March, Port Hardy RCMP, with assistance from Island District RCMP General Investigation Section (IDGIS) and Port Alice RCMP, launched an operation to tackle the local drug crisis.
On March 9th, authorities arrested six suspects and executed two search warrants at locations within Port Hardy.
The searches netted significant quantities of suspected Fentanyl, crack cocaine, and cocaine, alongside the discovery of a handgun and a shotgun.
“The RCMP will continue to support the community of Port Hardy and surrounding Indigenous communities in reducing overdose deaths,” said Chief Superintendent Shawna Baher, Island District RCMP Commander.
“We are liaising with our law enforcement partners to determine the role that these individuals play in the drug trade and we are taking every steps to ensure public safety and rightful prosecution.”
According to RCMP, a comprehensive report will be sent to Crown Counsel for consideration of charges against those arrested in connection with this investigation.
“The RCMP will continue to have a heightened police presence in the future with the assistance of BC Highway Patrol and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC),” read a media release provided by Port Hardy RCMP.
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