North Cowichan/Duncan, BC – On March 2nd, 2023, officers with the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP and the Vancouver Island RCMP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant for drug trafficking on Cowichan Tribes Land.
In December 2022, Cowichan Tribes declared a local State of Emergency stemming from overdose and drug trafficking issues. As a result, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP established Project E-PROVIDE to target and deal directly with these problems.
Officers with the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Street Crime Unit led the investigation which spanned over several months and established evidence of illicit drug trafficking activity from a Statlou Road residence.
“Officers from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP were assisted by ERT officers in the execution of the search warrant. While entering the residence they encountered a sophisticated surveillance system and a door that was specifically designed to aid with the drug trafficking activity,” said Corporal Trevor March of the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP Street Crime Unit.
A 24-year old woman of Victoria was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking at the scene.
“Drug trafficking properties always have a significant negative impact on their neighbourhoods. Investigators who assisted with this project are committed to serving these neighbourhoods and targeting the people who choose to set up and run these operations,” added Corporal March.
The investigation is ongoing.
File # 2022-8770
Island District RCMP
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