RCMP raid drug house again

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It appears the operators of an alleged drug house in Vernon didn't get the message the first time.

Several officers from Vernon/North Okanagan RCMP descended on a house in the 2800 block of 35th Street in Vernon for the second time in a little over a month on Wednesday.

On Aug. 21 at 5 p.m., officers from the targeted policing unit executed a search warrant at the house, said Cpl. Tania Finn, media relations officer for Vernon North Okanagan RCMP, in a release.

"Upon entry, police searched the residence and seized what is believed to be heroin and crystal meth. As well, police located and seized drug paraphernalia, an undisclosed amount of Canadian currency and recovered stolen property," Finn said.

"At the time of the warrant execution, police located a total of 11 individuals on the property, some of whom attempted to flee the scene but were apprehended by our police service dog. Our police officers recognize the impact these types of residences have in a community."

"When we noticed the suspect activity at this property continued after the first search warrant in July, police resources were allocated to conduct an additional follow up investigation," Finn noted.

The people associated with the house are known to police and the investigation continues as police identify owners of the property, RCMP said.

Police are working with the City of Vernon bylaw unit as well as the property owner to reduce further calls associated to this house.