Kamloops RCMP say they seized an estimated 10,000 “lethal doses” of fentanyl as well as other drugs and weapons as part of a major bust last Thursday.

Mounties say four people were arrested when the RCMP’s Targeted Enforcement Unit executed two search warrants simultaneously on Feb. 29 – one at a motel room downtown and the other at house in Dallas.

In a news release, police say they seized more than a kilogram each of cocaine and methamphetamine, as well as 14 ounces of fentanyl, 12 ounces of Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), and one ounce of MDMA. They also say they seized three firearms, ammunition, a Taser, drug paraphernalia, and an undisclosed amount of money.

“The drug seizure is significant in relation to the size of Kamloops and is expected to cause a disruption to those involved in the local drug trade,” TEU RCMP Sgt. Kevin Moore said.

Kamloops RCMP Superintendent Jeff Pelley said the bust should “send a clear message to drug traffickers” in the area.

“Our strategic priorities will continue to focus on disrupting organized crime and violence, and implementing initiatives to further intelligence-based policing to target high-risk individuals involved in both drug and firearm related crimes,” Pelley said. “It is the hard work of our TEU, frontline officers, and support units, that is to be recognized for this recent seizure, that continues to put pressure on those who put our communities at risk.”

“By addressing the root causes of violence and targeting criminal networks, we aim to help ensure a safer community for everyone.”

The identities of the people arrested were not released, but police say one of the men arrested was held in custody on an outstanding warrant. The other three were released pending the outcome of the investigation, a process police say could take months.

“Those who are entrenched in the criminal lifestyle and may be concerned about potential fallouts that could occur as a result, are encouraged to reach out to the Kamloops RCMP Detachment with any information,” Moore added.