A police officer91裸聊视频檚 hunch and his a subsequent search of a car yielded weapons, drugs and cash in downtown Nanaimo last month.
According to a Nanaimo RCMP press release, the officer became suspicious at 10 a.m. on Nov. 21 when he saw a 91裸聊视频渟uspicious-looking vehicle91裸聊视频� circling the downtown area. The vehicle was stopped on Victoria Crescent and while approaching the car, the officer saw two large knives on the back seat and a large bundle of money sticking out of the driver91裸聊视频檚 pocket.
When identified, it was learned the 46-year-old driver had an outstanding warrant for break-and-enter and uttering threats, and he was subsequently arrested.
91裸聊视频淎 search of his clothing found several grams of suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine and the $700 in Canadian currency,91裸聊视频� the press release said. 91裸聊视频淚n addition to the drugs already found, a further search in the Nanaimo cell block resulted in 50 jeweller bags of suspected methamphetamine found secreted in the suspect91裸聊视频檚 underwear.91裸聊视频�
A black replica Beretta CO2 firearm was also found under the front seat of the vehicle, which was of concern, as it was easily within reach of the driver and thankfully it didn91裸聊视频檛 come into play, said Const. Gary O91裸聊视频橞rien, Nanaimo RCMP spokesman.
RCMP officers occasionally come across people with replica firearms and it is sometimes hard for them to discern if the weapons are real or not, O91裸聊视频橞rien said in the press release.
91裸聊视频淎n authentic looking replica firearm will always be treated as real and may tragically result in real-life consequences,91裸聊视频� he said.
The driver was released unconditionally while the investigation continues and he could face charges of possession of a controlled substance. There will be no charges resulting from the seizure of the replica firearm or knives, the press release said.
In addition, the suspect vehicle91裸聊视频檚 tires had 91裸聊视频渧irtually no tread,91裸聊视频� was towed and won91裸聊视频檛 be allowed back on the road until such time as they are replaced with road-worthy tires, said the press release.
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