19 people are facing charges following drug trafficking operation in Quesnel

September 11, 2025 - Quesnel, British Columbia
From: Quesnel RCMP

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The Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit concluded a two-month investigation targeting drug trafficking in the downtown core of Quesnel.

The investigation focussed on reducing the toxic drug supply in the community, while holding drug traffickers accountable for preying on the vulnerable for their own financial gain.

In the months of June and July 2025, police were able to successfully purchase illicit drugs from nineteen alleged traffickers. During the investigation, the Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit (CRU) also executed search warrants on four properties associated to the drug trade.

Over the course of investigation police seized 564 grams of cocaine, 304 grams of fentanyl, 63 grams of methamphetamine, 34 grams of crack cocaine, over 1000 prescription pills, $9815 and seven firearms.

“The Quesnel Crime Reduction Unit remains committed to reducing community harm through pro-active enforcement. By reducing the toxic drug supply and disrupting criminal enterprises, this project is just one example of the Quesnel detachment taking action to prevent overdoses and deaths,” said Staff Sergeant Richard Weseen, the Detachment Commander of the Quesnel RCMP.

The investigation is in the disclosure phase and charges are pending approval by the BC Prosecution Service.

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