The RCMP have made a major impact on the local drug trade as a result of two search warrants in Quesnel.
In the morning on Sept. 10, search warrants were executed at two residences on West River Road after a two week drug trafficking investigation. The investigation was conducted by the Quesnel General Investigation Section, with the assistance of the Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit and the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Crime Reduction Unit.
Police arrested 4 Quesnel residents in relation to this event. A search of both residences resulted in the seizure of, fourteen firearms that included five assault rifles, two rifles, four handguns, two shotguns, and an UZI submachine gun. It also uncovered, Prohibited weapons and devices such as two silencers and large capacity firearm magazines, over $45,000 and Large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.
Eric Joseph Heidemann, 31, Steven Michael Lindstrom ,30, and Katherine Danielle Barschel, have been charged with a number of firearm related charges. Drug trafficking related charges are pending as the investigation continues. The fourth person was released without charge.
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