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POLICE BEAT: Three busts, two days

Police seized marijuana plants and other drugs during three busts

Police seized marijuana plants and other drugs during three busts in two days last week.

On Aug. 22, Campbell River RCMP seized 50 pot plants and some dried marijuana from a home located in the 300 block of Larwood Road.

Another raid took place Saturday on Westgate Road. Officers seized pot plants and are recommending charges against a male resident.

The same day, officers arrested a man well-known to them. He was allegedly found with cocaine, morphine and other evidence of drug trafficking.

He was arrested and later released on a promise to appear in court at a later date. His name was not released.

 

The week that was

 

For the week of Aug. 18-25, RCMP responded to 333 calls for service.

Impaired driving continues to remain a priority for the detachment as seven drunk drivers were arrested last week.