Wednesday August 20, 2025 | LANGFORD, BC
by Mary P Brooke | Island Social Trends
A traffic stop on Sunday evening, August 17, in Langford — to deal with a burnt-out taillight — resulted in an arrest for drug trafficking.
A West Shore RCMP Frontline officer conducted the routine patrol conducted a traffic stop upon seeing a GMC Yukon with the taillight was burnt out.
Inside the vehicle the officer observed open liquor so an impaired driving investigation was pursued.
In a search of the vehicle, officers seized a small amount of suspected OxyContin pills, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a firearm, and brass knuckles.
Arrest:
The driver identified as a 50-year-old man was determined to be sober. He he was arrested in relation to drug trafficking, unauthorized possession of the firearm, and a prohibited weapon.
Investigation:
The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect was later released on an Undertaking with an upcoming court appearance.
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