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CFB Esquimalt seaman charged with drug trafficking

A 32-year-old sailor from CFB Esquimalt is facing charges for allegedly trafficking drugs in the B.C. community.

Leading Seaman Curtis Theile was charged by military police with three counts of trafficking a controlled substance.

“The military police take all allegations involving illicit drugs very seriously. We are committed to providing a drug-free environment for all CAF members and DND employees,” Lt.-Col. Brian Frei, commanding officer of the CFNIS said in a statement.

“The safety and protection of our Defence Team members, and the communities which they serve, remains our top priority.”

The case will now be going through the military justice system.

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