A 23-year old suspect from B.C. is facing charges after a tip led to an alleged seizure of a knife, cash and “unlabeled pills” at an airport in Fort Good Hope yesterday morning.
After the suspect arrived from Norman Wells, officers acted in response to information provided from a member of the public who reported that the suspect was was carrying a weapon and illegal drugs.
“On December 17th at approximately 8:30 a.m. Fort Good Hope RCMP received a tip that a male suspect was travelling from Norman Wells to Fort Good Hope on a commercial aircraft. The information indicated that the suspect was in possession of crack-cocaine and a handgun,” said police.
According to the report, a search of the 23-year old suspect led to a knife and a large amount of cash.
“Officers took the suspect into custody upon his arrival at the Fort Good Hope airport. A search revealed the suspect was in possession of over $8000 in cash, a knife, a quantity of unlabeled pills, 5 cellphones, a small quantity of illicit cannabis and other paraphernalia,” said officers.
“No handgun or other firearm was located. The unlabeled pills will be sent for processing,” they added.
The 23-year-old suspect is facing charges including:
-Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, contrary to section 88(1) of the Criminal Code
-Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
-Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
RCMP reported the suspect was held for a bail hearing before being remanded into custody and is scheduled to next appear in court this week.
