RCMP seize suspected drugs, cash and guns during search in Merritt<\/p>\n
Published 2:00 pm Friday, March 27, 2026<\/p>\n
Merritt RCMP arrested multiple people and seized suspected drugs, cash, and firearms during the execution of a search warrant on Friday, March 27.<\/p>\n
On Friday, Merritt police executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2600 block of Nicola Avenue as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.<\/p>\n
Police say to ensure public and officer safety, the Southeast District Emergency Response Team (SED ERT) helped Merritt officers in carrying out the search warrant.<\/p>\n
Multiple individuals were located inside the unit and arrested at the scene, police said.<\/p>\n
Officers also seized a quantity of suspected drugs, cash, firearms, and other items consistent with drug trafficking.<\/p>\n
Staff Sgt. Josh Roda of the Merritt RCMP said all the officers involved \u201cdemonstrated strong teamwork and professionalism during this investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRemoving illicit drugs and weapons from our community remains a priority for this detachment, as these items pose a significant risk to public safety,\u201d Roda said.<\/p>\n
All the individuals were later released without charge pending further investigation, which remains ongoing.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnyone with information related to criminal activity in the Merritt area is encouraged to contact Merritt RCMP at 250-378-4262.\u201d<\/p>\n