FORT ST. JOHN -- Fort St. John police have seized what they are calling suspected cocaine and crack cocaine with an estimated street value of $5000.

On March 19, mounties conducted a traffic stop in the parking lot of a local hotel. 

The four occupants of the vehicle were arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking with 51.5 grams of suspected cocaine and crack cocaine being seized.

This demonstrates the Fort St John RCMP’s commitment to dealing with drugs and trying to keep our community safe, said inspector Anthony Hanson, Fort St John RCMP Detachment Commander. This arrest removes 50 doses of potentially lethal drugs off the streets of Fort St John.

The individuals were released pending lab evaluation results for the suspected illicit drugs.