BCHP - Dawson Creek locate firearm

Dawson Creek, BC Highway Patrol

2024-01-31 10:40 PST

File # 2024-301

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.
BC Highway Patrol