Targeted investigation led to drug & cash seizure in Williams Lake

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The Cariboo-Chilcotin Crime Reduction Unit (CC-CRU) began an investigation on Thursday, September 18, 2025, aimed at drug trafficking in the city. With intelligence lead policing CC-CRU focused on individuals who are believed to be involved with drug trafficking and violence related offences in the area. Police said the adult male was found to be in possession of suspected fentanyl, crack cocaine, meth, bear spray, over $4,200 as well as items often seen in drug trafficking. Police located and seized an imitation Glock pistol, further suspected meth, cocaine, fentanyl and over $11,000 in cash. Police said the investigation is ongoing and that the suspect was released without process pending further investigation.