The Cranbrook Enhanced Response Unit (ERU) and the Southeast District Emergency Response Team arrested seven people as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
Cranbrook RCMP officials say the team executed a high-risk search warrant at a residence in the 2200 block of 2nd Street South on Wednesday, May 28.
Police arrested seven people and seized substances believed to be illicit drugs, Canadian currency, firearms, and other items suspected to have been used in drug trafficking.
“Cranbrook RCMP recognize the impact this large-scale police presence had on residents nearby, as well as Laurie Middle School, and would like to assure the public that significant planning went into this operation to ensure the safest outcome for the public, police and the arrested individuals,” said Cranbrook RCMP.
RCMP officials say all of the individuals were released pending further investigation.
“The execution of this particular search warrant attracted considerable attention but is one of many active investigations being pursued by Cranbrook RCMP,” said S/Sgt Barry Graham, Cranbrook RCMP Detachment Commander.
“The predatory nature of drug trafficking has had a devastating impact on our community and, in particular, our local youth. We are committed to dismantling drug trafficking organizations that harm our community, and this represents a significant step toward making our streets safer.”
Anyone with information related to drug trafficking or other criminal activity in the Cranbrook area is urged to contact the local detachment at 250-489-3471, or you can remain anonymous and report the information to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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