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A Lower Mainland organized crime gang has moved into Kamloops.

RCMP say during a recent crackdown on drugs and violence, the presence of The Wolfpack gang was confirmed.

“Because of ongoing investigations into the individuals and groups who are using violence as a means of dominating the drug territory in the Kamloops area, the RCMP has executed a number of search warrants locally and seized substantial amounts of drugs and weapons,” said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie.

Kamloops RCMP's Targeted Enforcement Unit and Crime Reduction Unit have worked on the case.

The Wolfpack is based in the Lower Mainland and has established a faction in Kamloops, bringing illicit drugs, firearms and violence with them, police say.

“Through these investigations into the local Wolfpack faction, Kamloops RCMP linked a male in a Surrey residence to illicit drugs and a cache of weapons,” said Shelkie.

On May 28, police executed a search warrant on the Surrey residence with the assistance of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit and an Emergency Response Team.

Drugs seized in the bust included several hundred manufactured pills, including oxycodone and what appeared to be fentanyl, four ounces of cocaine and about seven pounds of marijuana.

A long rifle and about $25,000 in cash were also seized.

Michael Alexander Ross, 27, was arrested at the residence and has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possessing a firearm when prohibited.

RCMP continue to investigate the gang, said Shelkie.