Drugs
Kelowna RCMP nab dozens of drug dealers in year-long investigation
KELOWNA – A year-long investigation into drug trafficking in Kelowna has netted police a staggering…
Police uncover stolen goods, drugs during Vernon eviction
VERNON – An eviction notice led to police uncovering a large stash of stolen items…
Man found with drugs in Kelowna acquitted of trafficking charges
KELOWNA – In January of last year, Thomas Dill borrowed a jacket and went for…
Illicit overdose deaths up last year in Kamloops, slight dip in Okanagan
The Okanagan maintained its dubious distinction as having one of the highest illicit drug overdose…
Uniform Gang Enforcement team seizes $40,000 cash and weapons in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS — After two fatal shootings that left two men dead outside of hotels around…
Kelowna RCMP investigation targets Independent Soldier; uncovers stockpile of drugs
KELOWNA – Police in Kelowna have uncovered a "conduit of drugs" by targeting a member…
Traffic stop leads to drugs, weapons seizure in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – Two men from Abbotsford could be facing charges after Kamloops RCMP conducted a…
Accused in Kamloops hospital attack can’t claim mental disorder for drug psychosis
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops provincial judge has dismissed a “not criminally responsible on account of…
Two Merritt men busted with drugs, weapons
MERRITT – Merritt RCMP are still working out all the charges that will be filed…
North Okanagan pilot project brings methadone, suboxone into RCMP cells
VERNON – Detainees at Vernon’s police detachment will soon be able to get more help…
Why a Kelowna man with no record got federal prison time for drug trafficking
KELOWNA – A young Kelowna drug dealer was hit with federal prison time last month,…
Vernon RCMP raid suspected drug house; two facing charges
VERNON – Two Vernon residents are facing charges after police raided a suspected drug house…
Man charged with producing methamphetamine and fentanyl at Vernon drug lab
VERNON – Charges have been laid in connection with a drug lab that was busted…
Deadly consequences: People falling through cracks waiting for addiction treatment
NORTH OKANAGAN – Working at a centre that helps people overcome their drug and alcohol…
Vernon councillor grills Interior Health on claim that 99 per cent of needles are disposed of properly
VERNON – A Vernon city councillor says Interior Health’s claim that it properly disposes of…