On January 16, 2024, BC Highway Patrol in Dawson Creek located drugs, a firearm and ammunition, and counterfeit money in a Chevrolet Malibu that fled from police. BC Highway Patrol attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding and stunting, but the unidentified driver parked the vehicle in a driveway and fled on foot. The Malibu was impounded for seven days for stunting.
Police obtained a search warrant for the Malibu and located the following:
- A carbine with loaded magazine
- Hard body armour vest
- Drugs believed to be Amphetamine, MDMA, and Fentanyl
- $1260 in counterfeit money
If you have any information about the driver of the Malibu or events related to this incident, please contact the Dawson Creek RCMP at (250) 784-3700 and refer to file 2024-301.