Pubdate: Mon, 11 Apr 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
Author: Cst. C.M. Purdy, Barriere RCMP

BARRIERE RCMP POLICE REPORT METHAMPHETAMINE IN BARRIERE AND AREA

In response from the community over the growing concern as to the drug use
in the Barriere area Barriere RCMP show great appreciation to the community
for the amount of Crime Stoppers tips and information provided on the drug
use in Barriere.

Methamphetamine, as we all know, is a presence in Barriere, however until
recently the extent has not been widely known.

Barriere RCMP have received numerous tips and information in regards to
suspected methamphetamine consumption, distribution and production in
Barriere.

Through this information RCMP have identified numerous individuals in
Barriere associated to methamphetamine.

Although no charges have been laid at this time this is an important step in
eliminating methamphetamine in this community and to identify the quantity
of methamphetamine coming in to the area.

Barriere RCMP also wish to thank the community for information which has
recently caused a marihuana grow operation to be located in the community.

Barriere RCMP wish to remind the community that every Crime Stoppers tip is
investigated and information may be relevant to ongoing investigations.

One tip alone may not be enough to proceed with a criminal investigation,
however your tip may correspond with others received to give RCMP the
information they need to convict a criminal.

Thank you to the community of Barriere for showing such a significant
interest in making your community that much better to live in.
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