Forty-three people are facing charges as part a major drug operation in B.C.’s Peace Region.
The year-long investigation by the Combined Special Forces Unit (CFSEU-BC) also resulted in the seizure of drugs, guns and money.
Officers seized cocaine, fentanyl, percocets, crystal methamphetamine, GHB, amphetamine, an AR15 semi-automatic rifle, a .22 calibre rifle, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun and approximately $70,000.
Between Dec. 5, 2015 and May 24, 2016, the CFSEU-BC North District Office conducted nine roundups, involving 29 people. Fourteen others are still at large.
On Dec. 5, 2015, Jamie Christopher St. Denis and Christina Marie Mackay of Dawson Creek were arrested for attempting to sell 24 ounces of cocaine for $39,000.
On Feb. 19, 2016, 37-year old Jamie Christopher St. Denis of Dawson Creek was jailed for 7.5 years when he pleaded guilty to charges of trafficking cocaine, trafficking a firearm, and possession of an illegal firearm.
Thirty-year-old Christina Marie MacKay, from Bay Tree, Alberta, has been charged with one count of trafficking cocaine, one count of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and two counts of breach of conditions. Ryan Holden, 36, from Dawson Creek, has been charged with one count of possession of a firearm without license or registration, two counts of possession of a firearm knowing no license or registration, two counts of possession of a firearm contrary to order, one count of careless use or storage of a firearm, one count possession of body armour without a permit, and one count possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
They are both set to appear in court on July 14 and 15.
“These enforcement actions are a blow to the capabilities of certain gang members in B.C.’s North and Peace regions. We have taken guns and drugs off the streets of our communities, and reduced the threat to public safety,” said C/Supt. Kevin Hackett, chief officer of the CFSEU-BC.
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