VicPD has revealed that last week, two men and two women were charged with drug and firearms related offences.
On June 25th, 2024, a man was taken into custody in the West Shore following a covert drug trafficking investigation, which resulted in the seizure of 20 firearms, over 20,000 rounds of ammunition, $27,000 in cash, 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and two sets of ballistic armour.
All of this was recovered from the 800-block of Pintail Place, which is part of the Bear Mountain community.
Following a year-long investigation, VicPD says that the crown counsel approved charges against the man who was originally arrested, as well as three others.
On June 11th of this year, Kelt Haymes, Lain Babin, Sarah Bonin, and Abigail Lopez were charged with firearms and drug trafficking-related offences.
Haymes was charged with one count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, two counts of careless storage of a firearm, one count of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device and one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Babin was charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine and one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Bonin was charged with one count of trafficking cocaine.
Lopez was charged with one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
“This investigation demonstrated the dedication and determination of our officers and staff,” said VicPD Chief Del Manak.
“I am incredibly proud of the work done by our GIS officers, Strike Force, and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, alongside the crucial support from our civilian staff, in their combined efforts to secure charges and remove dangerous weapons and drugs from our community.”
According to VicPD, further details are not available, as this matter is now before the courts.
