Nine arrested in drug raid

Castanet Staff -Mar 13, 2009:
Police in Vernon arrested nine people during a raid on a home in the 2700 block of O'Keefe Road Monday. "The search of the residence located powder and crack cocaine that was packaged up for an equivalent of 50 street level transactions," says RCMP spokesman, Gord Molendyk. "Three rifles and a quantity of cash were also seized." Molendyk says all nine people have since been released. Two Vernon men were released on a promise to appear. "They are expected to face charges at a later date in relation to drug and firearms offences." Vernon RCMP Inspector, Steve McVarnock, says this type of crime reduction strategy will continue to be one of the top priorities within the detachment. "It was a priority that has been identified by the community at our annual stakeholders meeting," says McVarnock.