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VANCOUVER – A police officer in Abbotsford, B.C., faces allegations he helped a drug dealer, took part in the movement of drugs and falsified information.

Police say Const. Christopher Nicholson is accused of conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance, obstruction of justice and breach of trust.

Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich says two of his officers got information last July that a constable had leaked information to a drug dealer, so the dealer could avoid being arrested.

He says Vancouver police were called and took over the investigation and conducting an eight-month undercover operation that led to the charges.

More charges may be laid over allegations that Nicholson provided false information to other police officers who used the information to obtain search warrants related to alleged drug activity.

Nicholson, who’s been with the Abbotsford police since November of 2005, has been suspended without pay, and will face an internal disciplinary process in addition to the criminal charges.

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