Trafficking ring broken up in Coquitlam, RCMP says

Coquitlam RCMP announced Thursday that officers had seized large amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl after a long-term investigation targeting local traffickers.

Cpl. Alexa Hodgins said seven search warrants were executed last month at four locations in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge with the assistance of the Lower Mainland integrated emergency response team and Ridge Meadows RCMP.

She said officers found 52 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, three of cocaine, more than 30 kilograms of psilocybin products, and about a kilogram each of heroin and fentanyl. Also seized were lesser amounts of ecstasy and ketamine, as well as $145,000 cash, two replica handguns and two vehicles.

“Five suspects ranging in age from 20 to 46 years old were arrested without incident during the execution of the search warrants,” Hodgins said. “Police are recommending charges against an additional eight suspects, for a total of 13 accused.”