March 28, 2024

Major drugs and weapons bust in Terrace

A major drug bust in Terrace has seen one man arrested, more people facing charges, and more than 100 weapons seized by the RCMP. Police have confirmed the bust involved an organized crime outfit with ties to the Okanagan. Along with 110 long guns, three marijuana grow ops were found. Other drugs seized include cocaine, ecstacy, hashish, and magic … [Read more...]

Ex-border guard appeals conviction of drugs, weapons charges

A former border guard who helped smugglers bring in drugs and guns is appealing his conviction. Baljinder Kandola has filed a notice of appeal, connected to his June conviction on numerous drug and weapons charges. The former Canada Border Services Agency guard was arrested, after a 13-month investigation by both U.S. and Canadian officials and … [Read more...]

Skipper faces weapons charges

Charges have now been laid agains the skipper of a fishboat involved in a tense situation off the coast of Vancouver Island Sunday night. The other two people on board claim the skipper was high on cocaine, armed with a shotgun, and threatening to kill them. RCMP were eventually able to locate the boat and the two crewmembers jumped to safety. Now … [Read more...]

One of three remains for drug and weapons trial

When the re-trial of a notorious drug and weapons case gets underway later this year, only one of three originally charged will be in court. Jonathan Bacon, Godwin Cheng and Bacon's ex girlfriend Rayleene Burton were acquitted of numerous drug and weapons charges after a 2005 search of the home Bacon shared with Burton, and a vehicle. The … [Read more...]