Drug Trade
New trial ordered in 2012 Prince George murder after ‘confusing’ jury charge: Appeal Court
The court erased first-degree murder convictions for Lyle Baker and Dustin Lindgren, and a second-degree conviction for Kevin Zaporoski in the death of 22-year-old Jordan Reno in June 2012. Continue reading
China blames U.S. for fentanyl abuse, expands controlled substances list
U.S. culture caused the continuing opioid crisis, not illegal exports of fentanyl from China, a Chinese official said. Continue reading
Three people, including teen, charged in Selkirk Avenue ‘crack shack’ murder
Police have identified the victim and suspects charged in a homicide on Selkirk Avenue Friday, saying people in the house were involved in the drug trade. Continue reading
Arrest made in Valentine’s Day armed robbery, kidnapping in B.C. Interior
RCMP say arrest happened Wednesday in Kamloops. Continue reading
Kamloops RCMP searching for two men wanted in murder
Police say two men have been identified as suspects in shooting death of Jason Glover. Continue reading
RCMP address sudden spike in drug-trade violence, murder in Kamloops
Police say there have been four reported drug-related murders in the city of 90,000 since October. Continue reading
Statement of man appearing to admit he is a fentanyl ‘mule’ tossed out of court due to charter rights violation
Even though they have the evidence on camera, a B.C. judge threw out the case against a Calgary man accused of trafficking fentanyl. Continue reading
Kamloops shootings ‘were targeting specific people,’ police say
Police believe the killings were related to organized crime. Continue reading
CEO of Vancouver cyber-security company charged with helping drug cartels
Phantom Secure CEO Vincent Ramos was indicted on charges related to providing criminal organizations with cellular phones and encrypted networks to coordinate the shipment of illegal drugs. Continue reading
Dozens of hotel guests scammed in Alberta stun gun buying scheme: police
Two men and a woman in Alberta are facing 90 charges after an investigation into an alleged identity theft and online weapons trafficking operation. Continue reading