On August 15, 2025, the Fort St John RCMP Street Enforcement Team completed a drug trafficking investigation with the search of a hotel room near 93 Avenue and 100 Street in Fort St John, BC.

The search followed the arrest of two males that day after they attempted to flee from Police in the parking lot of the hotel. The incident resulted in damage to police vehicles and the suspect vehicle.

Inside the suspect vehicle, Police located drugs, currency and two loaded handguns; one of which had been converted to fire fully automatic.

Police executed a search warrant on the room the males were staying at and located a large quantity of drugs, currency and a third firearm. Both males were determined to be from out-of-Province and operating a drug trafficking operation based out of Fort St John.

Sergeant Ian Rissanen of the Plain Clothes Unit commented, “It was very concerning that both males were in possession of loaded firearms, including one capable of automatic fire; this presented a serious risk to the community. The Street Enforcement Team recognized the threat to the public and quickly actioned the investigation to apprehend the suspects who had attempted to flee. The Street Enforcement Team continues delivering a high-level of work and has been successful in tamping down the illicit drug trade in Fort St. John”.

The males, aged 20 and 21, were subsequently released from custody pending charge approval.