Three people arrested during a sweep by the Prince George RCMP Street Crew Unit have been formally charged.
Officers used Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrants at homes in Prince George and Langley in the summer and fall of 2023.
"This investigation clearly demonstrated that the local drug traffickers are being supported by drug lines out of the Lower Mainland with ties to the B.C. Gang Conflict," states Sgt.Dan Morris, commander of the Street Crew Unit. "We are confident this will send a message to these organized crime groups that there are consequences to importing fentanyl and other hard drugs into Prince George."
The Public Prosecution Service of Canada has recently approved charges against three people.
Christine Melodie Poitras was charged with participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, trafficking in a controlled substance, and possession for the purpose of trafficking
Lucas Benjamin Thiessen was charged with instructing to commit a criminal organization offence, participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, trafficking a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Maria Evangilia Nikolov was charged with participation in a criminal organization, conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, trafficking in a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
"These types of inter-jurisdictional investigations present a challenge for a municipal detachment that is separated by large distances from other police forces, as Prince George RCMP is. This showcases the excellent work done by our investigators and we are supportive of the charge assessment provided by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada," states Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, media relations officer for the Prince George RCMP.
Thiessen is in custody. Poitras and Nikolov remain in their communities on release orders with conditions.
This case is now before the courts.
