Kelowna Mounties make arrests, take drugs and guns

KELOWNA – Police hauled small amounts of several different drugs, along with guns and ammunition, from a bust on a rented suite in the 200 block of McCurdy Road last week, police said today.

Spokesperson Cpl. Joe Duncan said a 'short-term investigation' led to a search warrant where they found:

Investigators executed the warrant, located and seized:

• 8.63 grams of heroin
• 23.6 grams of methamphetamine
• significant evidence of drug trafficking
• .22 calibre rifle (unsafe storage)
• .22 calibre ammunition (unsafe storage)

A 55-year-old Kelowna man and a 51-year-old Kelowna woman face multiple potential charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking and firearms charges.

If anyone has any information with regards to illegal drug activity or any other criminal activity they are encouraged to contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, leaving a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net or by texting your tip to CRIMES (274637) ktown.

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