Vancouver ‘illegal drug store operator’ arrested

A trailer that was been seized by Vancouver police sits behind fencing at a VPD training facility. Officers say a man has been arrested in connection to an "illegal drug dispensary" that had been operating in the Downtown Eastside on Wednesday May 3rd, 2023. (CityNews Image)

Posted May 4, 2023 1:39 pm.

Last Updated May 4, 2023 2:25 pm.

Police in Vancouver have arrested a man in connection with an “illicit drug dispensary” that had been operating in the city’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood.

According to the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), the suspect started selling cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and heroin out of a mobile trailer parked near Main Street and Cordova Street on Wednesday.

A trailer that has been seized by Vancouver police.

A trailer that was been seized by Vancouver police. Officers say a man has been arrested in connection to an “illegal drug dispensary” that had been operating in the Downtown Eastside on Wednesday. (CityNews Image)

Police say a 51-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking and has since been released, with the condition that he is not allowed to return to the Downtown Eastside.

In a statement, Const. Tania Visintin says the department supports measures “aimed at improving public safety for people who use drugs, including harm reduction services and decriminalization.”

“However, we remain committed in our position that drug trafficking will continue to be the subject of enforcement.,” she said.

Police also seized two vehicles, body armour, and cash during the investigation.

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