Drugs, cash, and a gun seized in Burnaby: RCMP

Police in Burnaby say a large amount of drugs, cash, and a gun were seized during a search as part of a two month investigation into someone believed to be involved in the drug trade.

Mounties say five kilograms of cocaine, 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 200 grams of fentanyl were found at a house near Tower Road and University High Street on Mar. 2.

The RCMP adds that the house is located “directly across the street from an elementary school and less than a block away from a busy daycare.”

Along with the drugs, police say found a gun with an altered serial number, with two “prohibited high capacity magazines.” Police explain these magazines could hold 27 and 50 rounds, while the legal capacity limit for this type of gun is 10.

Bullets and other seized items sit on a table.

Cash, drugs, vehicles, and a gun were all seized by the Burnaby RCMP in early March. (Image courtesy: Burnaby RCMP)

$10,000 in cash and two vehicles were seized as well.

“It is troubling to see this type of drug seizure in any community, but it also demonstrates the link that exists between the drug trade and illegal firearms,” said Cpl Mike Kalanj.
“While these drugs were likely destined to be trafficked illegally, investigators believe this seizure has significantly disrupted this trafficking organization as well as the movement of drugs throughout our communities.”

Police say three people were arrested in the investigation, and multiple weapons and drug charges are expected to be handed down.

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