‘Not a recommended life choice’: 2 arrested for drug trafficking after rear-ending North Vancouver police vehicle
Posted March 12, 2026 5:19 pm.
Last Updated March 12, 2026 5:20 pm.
An incident that began as a rear-ender in North Vancouver resulted in two people being arrested for drug trafficking, the RCMP says.
On March 5, a red Mini Cooper rear-ended a marked police vehicle stopped at a red light at the intersection of Keith Road and Mountain Highway.
When officers went to check on the driver of the Mini Cooper, they saw drug paraphernalia in plain view inside the car.
Police say the driver and passenger of the car, who are both from the North Shore, were arrested for drug possession.
After searching the car, officers found and seized fentanyl, crystal meth, cocaine, cash, and “evidence consistent with drug trafficking.”
No injuries were reported.
Police say the suspects were released at the scene pending the results of an investigation.
“This incident shows how routine calls can quickly turn into something far more serious,” said Cpl. Mansoor Sahak, media relations officer for the North Vancouver RCMP.
“Rear-ending a marked police car isn’t a recommended life choice, but in this case it did make it remarkably easy for officers to intercept harmful drugs before they reached the community.”
No injuries were reported.
Police say the suspects were released at the scene pending the results of an investigation.
