Drug Selling Suspects Shut Down

Vernon RCMP say recent arrests of three men show their commitment to target drug trafficking at all levels.

On July 11, a 35-year-old Vernon man was arrested on a warrant for three counts of drug trafficking. Upon arrest the male was found to be in possession of numerous small bags of a suspected heroin/fentanyl mix and crack cocaine packaged for street sale resulting in an additional two charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking. The male has been remanded in custody for future court appearances.

On July 13, a 34-year-old Vernon man was arrested on two warrants – one for one count of drug trafficking in May, 2018 and one for two counts of drug trafficking in June, 2018. The male has been remanded in custody for future court appearances.

On July 17, a 38-year-old Vernon man was arrested on a warrant for one count of drug trafficking in April, 2018. The male has been remanded in custody for future court appearances.