Pubdate: Mon, 15 Aug 2005
Source: North Thompson Star/Journal (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 The North Thompson Star/Journal
Contact:  http://www.starjournal.net/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1231
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)
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FIRST POLICE SEIZURE OF METHAMPHETAMINE IN BARRIERE

The Barriere RCMP attended a local business on August 6 and seized a 
quantity of Methamphetamine from inside a vehicle. It is suspected that 
this Methamphetamine had previously come from the Kamloops area and was 
destined for use in Barriere.

Police are contemplating charges, however at this time no charge has been 
made. This marks the first police seizure of Methamphetamine in Barriere 
and is a definite reminder to all citizens that it continues to be a 
prevalent problem in the community

Police wish to remind the public that these types of drugs and their 
dealers are difficult to locate and any information in any form is needed 
by the Barriere RCMP in attempt to curb the supply of drugs in Barriere.

Barriere has a unique opportunity to stop the drug dealing in the 
community, being a small town that is just beginning to experience an 
influx of drugs which major cities know all too well is a devastating 
problem. Barriere needs to rally together and take a stand against drugs in 
the community.

Many people in Barriere have volunteered countless hours in educating the 
public and providing information and treatment options through local 
organizations such as Barriere Against Drugs (B.A.D). Nevertheless, the 
onus is on the general public to report information which may be useful to 
the RCMP. Eliminating drugs from Barriere is something which requires 
numerous avenues of attack such as education, treatment and police enforcement.

Many people in this community have family and friends that are using drugs 
or alcohol and need help to break away from the addition. Barriere has drug 
rehabilitation programs and information pamphlets locally. Kamloops 
features drug treatment centers with programs specific to Methamphetamine 
addictions.

The Barriere Against Drugs (B.A.D) organization offers the following 
programs at the Volunteer House:

Narcotics Anonymous 12 step program meet at Friday nights, at 7.30 p.m. and 
Narnon meet at Thursday nights at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 
B.A.D. at 672-0033 or visit the Volunteer House (4605 Barriere Town Road), 
open Monday through Friday 9.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

For information on Alcoholics Anonymous, please call 672-9693 or 672-5714.

For information on Alanon, please call Donna at 672-0071.
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MAP posted-by: Beth