Pubdate: Fri, 15 Apr 2005
Source: Similkameen Spotlight (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 Similkameen Spotlight
Contact:  http://www.similkameenspotlight.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3484
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

Drug crack-down

Since December 2004 until March 2005, the Princeton RCMP detachment have 
been extremely busy combatting the drug problem within the community 
targeting and charging those responsible for the producing and/or 
trafficking of drugs.

During this short time, RCMP have executed an unprecedented 23 controlled 
substance warrants in and around the Princeton area.

This level of enforcement takes a great deal of commitment and dedication 
from every member of the detachment. Many of these investigations require a 
great deal of man hours and overtime hours to legally obtain search 
warrants, collect evidence and deal with the perpetrators responsible.

Methamphetamine has become the detachment's first priority. They are doing 
everything they can and are requesting the assistance of every member of 
the community to help identify those using, trafficking or manufacturing 
this drug. This lethal drug is so addictive that with just one dose, the 
person is addicted.

There is much frustration from around the community in regards to the 
aggressive way the police are dealing with impaired driving, as well. Most 
of these drivers charged were grossly intoxicated with highly elevated 
blood alcohol levels , often four times the legal limit. The priority of 
the Princeton detachment is to ensure the streets are safe for everyone.

The Princeton RCMP would like to personally thank all those who have 
assisted with identifying criminal activity within the community and 
encurae others to follow their lead and urge anyone to contact the 
detachment with their concerns.
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MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager