Cops nab drugs, guns and stolen property in Rutland

The Kelowna RCMP Community Safety Unit has seized illicit drugs, firearms, and suspected stolen property from a residence in the Rutland area.

On March 13, officers executed a search warrant at a property located in the 400 block of Montgomery Road.

The warrant was related to an active criminal investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the Rutland area.

“During their search of the home, police seized quantities of suspected illicit drugs from inside the residence,” said Const. Solana Par of the Kelowna RCMP. “Our officers also seized numerous firearms, weapons and several bicycles believed to be recovered stolen property.”

Four people at the residence were taken into custody.

“Those individuals were later released unconditionally without charge, pending further investigation,” said Par.

The matter will be submitted to Public Prosecution Service of Canada for consideration of charges.

If you suspect criminal activity in your neighbourhood, please contact the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.net or at 1-800-222-8477.