Drugs, imitation firearms seized in Mission trafficking investigation, RCMP say

RCMP say several items believed to be consistent with drug trafficking were seized, including various imitation firearms and multiple pieces of identification in other people’s names. (Mission RCMP)

A 39-year-old Mission, B.C., man is in custody after RCMP say officers seized drugs and various imitation firearms during an investigation into suspected drug trafficking.

In a news release Monday, Mission RCMP said the suspect was arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

When officers began an investigation to determine whether the man was complying with his release conditions related to other charges, RCMP uncovered evidence that led them to believe he was “actively involved” in drug trafficking, the detachment said.

On Feb. 24, authorities pulled over a vehicle the man was travelling in and arrested him. On the same day, a search warrant was executed at the suspect’s Mission home.

RCMP say several items believed to be consistent with drug trafficking were seized, including various imitation firearms and multiple pieces of identification in other people’s names.

The suspect remains in custody and has since been charged with a number of offences, which include possession of stolen property, possession of a firearm while prohibited and unlicensed possession of a prohibited weapon.