Two men face a number of charges including drug trafficking and possession for the purpose of trafficking following a multi-jurisdictional investigation involving West Shore RCMP and Victoria Police.
After several months of surveillance, the West Shore RCMP Drug Unit executed five simultaneous search warrants in Victoria on September 27.
RCMP say the searches on three residences and two vehicles allowed officers to seize more than 300 grams of cocaine and crack cocaine with an estimated street value of more than $50,000.
They also seized two vehicles, ammunition, and a variety of bladed weapons.
Two 37-year-old men were arrested.
RCMP say both suspects lived in Victoria, but frequented the West Shore in their alleged criminal activity.
“Drug trafficking doesn’t stop at the West Shore border, neither do our investigators,” said Cpl. Walsh of the West Shore RCMP Drug Unit.
“We put the call out to our colleagues at VicPD who immediately showed their support and jumped on board, making the project a success.”
The West Shore RCMP Drug Unit has only been in existence since early 2019.
“I met with the respective Mayors and Councils of Langford, Colwood and View Royal, who recognized that there was a need for focused drug enforcement,” said Inspector Todd Preston, Officer in Charge of West Shore RCMP.
“The West Shore RCMP Drug Unit was formed earlier this year with the support and funding from our municipal communities.”
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