A year-long investigation into drug trafficking has led to two Kamloops men facing a total of 17 charges.
A news release from the Kamloops RCMP says that on May 1 and 2, the detachment’s Targeted Enforcement Unit (TEU) executed two arrest warrants related to drug trafficking and firearms offences.
The charges follow an investigation that included drug and weapons seizures from a house on Stagecoach Drive during a search warrant execution on May 3, 2023.
During the search, members of the TEU confiscated two firearms, two tasers, tens of thousands of dollars and two vehicles.
More than 4.5 kilograms of various drugs were also seized, including three kg of fentanyl, one kg of cocaine and 550 grams of methamphetamine.
“The continued investigative process related to that significant seizure from last May has led to the charge approvals anticipated at the time, thanks to the hard work and steadfast dedication of our TEU and supporting officers,” said Superintendent Jeff Pelley, Kamloops RCMP Detachment Commander in the release.
Cameron Ronald Ross Cole, 40, and Shane Bradley Cameron, 44, are charged with two counts each of possessing a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl and methamphetamine.
The news release says they both face four counts of firearm offences including possessing a 9 mm Polymer80 model and a 9mm glock model semi-automatic pistol with readily accessible ammunition and without a license or registration.
Charges of possession of a restricted and prohibited firearm while prohibited are also included.
Shane Cameron is also charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, the release says.
Both were arrested without incident, released with conditions and will be monitored by police and a bail supervisor.
They are scheduled to appear in court on June 3, 2024.
