Gun, drugs seized in Surrey

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RCMP in Surrey are saying thanks to a lengthy investigation a significant amount of drugs and a loaded handgun is off the streets.

Police issued a search warrant on Feb. 13 at a home on 84 Ave. and 154 St in Guildford.

Once in the home, police found drugs, stolen property and a stolen,  loaded gun.

Amounts equivalent to:

• 50,000 doses of suspected methamphetamine
• 2,600 doses of suspected heroin, 
• 600 doses of suspected marijuana, 
• 250 doses of suspected cocaine, 
• More than 100 pieces of various stolen and counterfeit identity cards.
• Many items suspected to be from retail theft. 
• A loaded semi-automatic Walther PPK pistol — believed to be stolen from a residential break and enter in Chilliwack.

Police says the neighbourhood reported the house a being a problem. 

“We’re very thankful for the community’s assistance on this file,” says Cpl. Scotty Schumann. “Residents in this neighbourhood were keenly aware of what was going on in the immediate area and the investigation certainly benefited from their observations. The Surrey RCMP and the community it serves can improve the safety and livability for all residents when they work together to solve the crime.”

Officers are continuing the investigation while processing and analyzing all of the exhibits seized.  Arrests are expected at a later date.
 
Anyone with more information about problem properties is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502.
 
If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.