Multiple arrests and the seizure of illicit drugs, cash and weapons...
A joint enforcement effort between the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team and Fort St. John RCMP led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, and weapons, underscoring ongoing work to combat drug trafficking and violence in northern communities.
From October 22 to 25, 2026, the teams conducted a four-day operation in Fort St. John and nearby areas, responding to rising violence by sharing intelligence, setting enforcement priorities, and coordinating strategies.
Their focus was on individuals linked to drug trafficking, weapons offences, and other crimes that threaten public safety. This collaboration shows how local insight, information sharing, and specialized resources can come together to tackle crime and improve community safety.
During the deployment, officers:
- Arrested multiple individuals in connection with drug trafficking, weapons offences and outstanding warrants;
- Seized approximately 210 grams of suspected illicit drugs, including fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine;
- Seized approximately $14,000 in Canadian currency; and
- Seized multiple weapons, including a machete, knives, mace and an axe.
Drug trafficking and the violence associated with it can have far reaching consequences, particularly in smaller northern communities.
This joint operation shows how combining local know-how, shared intelligence, and specialized enforcement resources can tackle criminal activity and boost community safety.
CFSEU-BC’s North District UGET teams up with policing partners across northern British Columbia to target gangs, disrupt drug trafficking, and address violence through proactive, intelligence-driven enforcement.
-News97.ca with files from RCMP Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – British Columbia
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