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Erratic driver almost hits child near school, arrested on drug charges

Erratic driving to drug bust

An erratic driver that came close to hitting a child was arrested Thursday on drug-related charges.

West Kelowna RCMP say they received a report Thursday of a silver Hyundai driving erratically on Bentley Road near Daimler Drive.

The suspect vehicle was first spotted near Shannon Lake School when it drove up onto a sidewalk almost hitting a child. The vehicle was then located parked in front of a business on Highway 97.

According to the RCMP, the driver, who is known to police, had parked the vehicle illegally and was witnessed by police to be in possession of drug paraphernalia while sitting in the car.

The investigation led to the seizure of a significant amount of suspected crack cocaine, fentanyl and cannabis.

The driver was arrested and is now facing a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

“Between the watchful eyes of the original complainant and the quick response by police officers, thousands of dollars of illegal and dangerous drugs were taken off the streets,” said Cpl. Judith Bertrand.



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