Search warrant yields drugs, weapons and money

Mounties in Kelowna seized guns, drugs and about $20,000 in cash in a bust on a residence in the 100-block of Prior Road South in Kelowna.

The search warrant served on Wednesday (Jan. 20) was a result of an investigation into allegations of drug trafficking.

“During the search of the residence, police seized quantities of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cannabis,” Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy of the Kelowna RCMP, said. “Our officers also seized weapons and various drug paraphernalia commonly used in the trafficking of controlled substances, along with almost $20,000 of currency.”

A 42-year-old Kelowna man was arrested at the scene and has subsequently been released without charges as the investigation continues.

it will be up to Crown Counsel to determine if charges will be laid.