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Drugs seized after single vehicle crash near Witset

Lindsay Newman
By Lindsay Newman

A single vehicle crash, west of Witset has resulted in a seizure of drugs, weapons and cash.

New Hazelton RCMP were called on Saturday (March19) to the crash where police located a sizable quantity of suspected fentanyl, powdered cocaine, crack/ cocaine and crystal methamphetamines.

Drugs and cash (supplied by: BC RCMP)

One man in his 30’s was removed from the vehicle by paramedics and the drugs were seized after an investigation by police.

Additionally, a knife, scale, cell phone, drug paraphernalia and cash were also located.

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Police say the vehicle has been impounded and the investigation remains ongoing.

RCMP added that it continues to combat drug activity and overdose deaths and if you or someone you know has observed drug related activity to call your local police detachment.

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Lindsay Newman
Lindsay Newman
News Reporter Lindsay joined the MyBulkleyLakesNow news team in 2019. She was born and raised in Cambridge, Ontario where she then moved to Toronto to complete Journalism school at Humber College where she graduated in 2017. Lindsay started her news journey at 680 News- Toronto's largest talk radio station. Lindsay then moved on to 680 News, where she was an audio editor. She has always loved the idea of living in British Columbia since she was a teenager and was excited to make the to move out to Smithers, BC to branch out her journalism skills. In Lindsay's spare time she is usually relaxing with her two cats and in the warmer months going on hikes with her friends and partner.

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