Kamloops Mounties seizes “kidnapping equipment” at traffic stop | The Canadian News

The Kamloops Mounties say they encountered “hijacking equipment” and a significant amount of drugs earlier this week when they stopped a vehicle with expired license plates.

During a stop near Columbia Street and Highway 1 in Kamloops on September 22 for insurance expired, police say an RCMP officer saw weapons, resulting in the arrest of their occupants.

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“Further investigation revealed what appeared to be abduction equipment that included a ball gag, zap straps, and duct tape; weapons, cash and numerous suspicious amounts of heroin, cocaine, crack and methamphetamine ”, Const. Crystal Evelyn, spokeswoman for the Kamloops RCMP, said in a press release.

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Police confiscated the items. Those at the scene were released pending the conclusion of the investigation. The driver also received a violation ticket for not having insurance and the vehicle was towed.

If you have information related to this investigation, you are requested to contact the Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000.