

Cocaine, cash and a bat spiked with nails were seized at the home of a Burnaby man now facing drug and weapons charges.

Burnaby RCMP began investigating the 55-year-old for drug trafficking in December, according to a police press release.

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The drug section with support from the prolific offender suppression team then arrested him without incident on Enterprise Street last Thursday, police said.

Source: Burnaby RCMP

Officers executing a search warrant at his residence and vehicle later that day found prohibited weapons – including the bat and a machete – and a quantity of what is suspected to be cocaine hidden in jars and tins.

The officers also seized cash, according to the release.

“In addition to the drugs and cash, the fact that these weapons are off the street is a big success for our drug section,” Chief Supt. Deanne Burleigh stated in the release. “Our drug section is committed to proactive enforcement, targeting and arresting those suspected of dealing drugs in our community.”

The man now faces charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon.