Erratic driver leads cops to drugs

Police say an alleged drug dealer was arrested while waiting in his vehicle after causing safety concerns on the streets of West Kelowna.

RCMP received a report of a silver Hyundai driving erratically on Bentley Road near Daimler Drive today (Jan. 19).

“The suspect vehicle was first sighted by the complainant near Shannon Lake School when it drove up onto a sidewalk almost hitting a child. The vehicle was subsequently located parked in front of a business on Highway 97,” Cpl. Judith Bertrand, media relations officer, said.

The driver, who is known to police, had parked the vehicle illegally and was witnessed by officers to be in possession of drug paraphernalia while sitting in the car.

Bertrand said the investigation led to the seizure of a significant amount of suspected crack cocaine, fentanyl and cannabis.

The driver was arrested and is now facing a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

“Between the watchful eyes of the original complainant and the quick response by police officers, thousands of dollars of illegal and dangerous drugs were taken off the streets,” Bertrand remarked.