SEIZURE OF PROHIBITED FIREARM AND DRUGS

On January 28th, 2012 at approximately 2:50 PM, a member of the Bow Valley Integrated Traffic Unit stopped a BC Pontiac Sunbird for speeding – 134 km/h in a posted 90 km/h speed limit zone along the Trans Canada Highway. The male driver provided the police with a number of fictitious names. The driver was arrested for Obstruction and found in possession of an small amount of marihuana. His female companion was also found in possession of a small amount of marihuana. As subsequent search of the vehicle discovered the following items:

One 22 cal. semi-automatic pistol
1 1/2 lbs of marihuana with a street value of approximately $10,500.00
Approximately 4 grams of methamphetamine with an approximate street value of $400.00
Over $2900 in cash.
Several pieces of drug paraphernalia
Trafficking paraphernalia
Opened liquor

Charged with Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of a Prohibited Firearm, Careless Storage of a Firearm, Possession of Methamphetamine and Cocaine, Drive While Prohibited, Breach of Undertaking, Breach of Firearms Prohibition Order, Obstructing a Police Officer and Speeding is Scott HARWOOD (42 years) of Kamloops, BC.

Charged with Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking, Possession of a Prohibited Firearm and Possession of Methamphetamine and Cocaine is Amber SMITH (32 years) of Kamloops, BC.

SMITH and HARWOOD are currently in custody awaiting their next court appearances.