Over the May long weekend, RCMP and conservation officers were busy across northeastern B.C.
The focus being enforcement along the Alaska Highway and popular spots like Liard Hot Springs.
Northern Rockies RCMP patrolled Fort Nelson and nearby areas, targeting traffic violations during the busy camping and tourism season.
Partnering with the BC Conservation Service, they aimed to keep people safe both on the roads and in the backcountry.
Officers issued dozens of tickets, including 68 for driving offences and seven for off-road vehicle use, plus seven notices for vehicle issues.
They conducted 25 mandatory alcohol screenings, gave one 24-hour driving ban, made an arrest on a warrant, and towed four vehicles.
Conservation officers issued two warnings to fishermen and checked five firearms in vehicles.
Sixteen people were caught accessing Liard Hot Springs after hours, against park rules.
Staff Sgt. Kris Clark said the operation spanned from Liard Hot Springs to Prophet River First Nation, covering a lot of ground.
While the long weekend draws many visitors north, ensuring everyone’s safety is always the top priority. Annual enforcement like this coincides with increased traffic along the Alaska Highway.
-with files from Noah Abel/CJDC
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