Vancouver Police arrested a man for drug trafficking in connection with an illicit drug dispensary that began operating Wednesday in the Downtown Eastside..VPD’s Organized Crime Section launched an investigation and began gathering evidence after the suspect started selling cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and heroin out of a mobile trailer parked near Main Street and Cordova Street..“We support measures aimed at improving public safety for people who use drugs, including harm reduction services and decriminalization,” Const. Tania Visintin said..“However, we remain committed in our position that drug trafficking will continue to be the subject of enforcement.”.VPD investigators said it as now seized two vehicles, body armour, and Canadian currency as part of the ongoing investigation..A 51-year-old man was released from custody pending his next appearance in court..As part of his release conditions, he is forbidden from returning to the Downtown Eastside.
Vancouver Police arrested a man for drug trafficking in connection with an illicit drug dispensary that began operating Wednesday in the Downtown Eastside..VPD’s Organized Crime Section launched an investigation and began gathering evidence after the suspect started selling cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and heroin out of a mobile trailer parked near Main Street and Cordova Street..“We support measures aimed at improving public safety for people who use drugs, including harm reduction services and decriminalization,” Const. Tania Visintin said..“However, we remain committed in our position that drug trafficking will continue to be the subject of enforcement.”.VPD investigators said it as now seized two vehicles, body armour, and Canadian currency as part of the ongoing investigation..A 51-year-old man was released from custody pending his next appearance in court..As part of his release conditions, he is forbidden from returning to the Downtown Eastside.
