War medals recovered in drug house raid

Kelowna RCMP are looking for the rightful owner of five military medals recovered in a recent investigation.

On Feb. 11, 2021, the Community Safety Unit (CRU) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1300 block of Highland Drive.

The warrant was related to an active criminal investigation into suspected drug trafficking.

“During their search of the home, police seized quantities of suspected illicit drugs including suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cannabis from inside the residence and the property,” Cpl. Jocelyn Noseworthy of the Kelowna RCMP, said.

“Our officers also seized firearms, weapons and numerous items used for the production of illicit drugs. During the search, we recovered numerous stolen items, including three high end bicycles worth approximately $15,000.”

Weapons recovered in raid (photo / Kelowna RCMP)

One of the items seized was a set of five military medals. Efforts have been unsuccessful thus far to determine the owner of these medals, and Kelowna RCMP are asking the public for their assistance in getting them back to their rightful home.

Two people were taken into custody and later released unconditionally without charge, pending further investigation.

The Public Prosecution Service of Canada will receive the matter for consideration of charges.