The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP’s Targeted Policing section seized a Jeep Grand Cherokee believed to be involved in a violent hit and run on March 24, 2020.
After a verbal altercation, a cyclist was struck by a white Grand Cherokee, then assaulted by two occupants of the vehicle.
While the suspect vehicle was seized, numerous attempts were made to identify the driver or occupants of the vehicle.
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The Targeted Policing section sought the forfeiture of the Jeep under the Civil Forfeiture Act.
Before putting it up for auction, RCMP searched the Jeep and found an after-market compartment containing four kilograms of methamphetamine and over 100 grams of cocaine.
The compartment was removed, and the vehicle put up for auction.
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RCMP continue to investigate both the hit and run and the drug infractions.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Vernon North Okanagan detachment or Crime Stoppers.
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