Drugs and weapons seized during search in Kimberley

Two Kimberley males are facing drug charges after a search warrant was executed late on January 6.

Jan. 7, 2015 1:00 p.m.
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Two Kimberley males are facing drug charges after a search warrant was executed late on January 6. The Kimberley/Cranbrook Crime Reduction Unit obtained a search warrant and with the assistance of Cranbrook and Kimberley General Duty members searched a residence on 6th Ave in Kimberley.

Seized during the search was small quantity of marihuana and evidence to support drug trafficking charges along with a large machete.

Two males (21 and 22) were taken into custody; they have since been released for court in March.

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