Sooke RCMP discovered real and replica firearms and illicit drugs during a standard traffic stop in East Sooke Wednesday night.
At 11:25 p.m. on Jan. 6, officers stopped a vehicle to initiate an impaired driving investigation. After searching the vehicle, they discovered it was uninsured and contained a firearm, two replica firearms and illicit drugs. Police seized the plates and towed the vehicle from the scene.
| Sooke RCMP seized one firearm, two replica firearms and illicit drugs during a traffic stop Jan. 6. (Courtesy of Sooke RCMP) |
The two men and two women occupying the vehicle were arrested. The incident remains under investigation and police are asking anyone with information to contact the Sooke RCMP at 250-642-5241.
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