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Police find drugs, cash after two search warrants served in Saanich, B.C.

Police find drugs, cash after two search warrants served in Saanich, B.C. | iNFOnews.ca
A Saanich Police vehicle is seen in Saanich, B.C., on Tuesday, June 28, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

SAANICH — Police in Saanich, B.C., say they have seized about seven kilograms of drugs after serving two search warrants last Friday.

A statement says officers found what’s believed to be cocaine as well as smaller amounts of suspected fentanyl and MDMA in two homes.

They also seized more than $180,000 in cash.

A 38-year-old man from Saanich was arrested.

Police say they expect to recommend charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The statement says the warrants were executed by the department’s street crime unit with the assistance of the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 24, 2025

Police find drugs, cash after two search warrants served in Saanich, B.C. | iNFOnews.ca
Saanich Police say they seized approximately seven kilograms of drugs along with more than $180,000 in Canadian currency and other seized items, shown in this handout photo, after executing two search warrants on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Saanich Police Department (Mandatory Credit)

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