Christopher Hubley is wanted for drug trafficking and obstructing police (photo courtesy of the RCMP)

By Liam Verster

Drug Trafficking, Obstructing Police

RCMP searching for wanted man

Jun 17, 2025 | 11:24 AM

Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP are searching for a wanted man.

Police say 39-year-old Christopher Robert Hubley is wanted on charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and obstructing police.

A release from the RCMP Tuesday, June 17, said it was believed Hubley was in the Vernon area.

The wanted man is described as 5’8″ (173 cm) tall and weighing 141 lbs (64 kg). He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Christopher Hubley is wanted for drug trafficking and obstructing police (photo courtesy of the RCMP)

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Anyone with information related to Hubley or his whereabouts was asked to contact their local police or file an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers online or at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS).

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