DAWSON CREEK -- Dawson Creek RCMP say they seized a firearm and suspected drugs after a report from concerned citizens, alerted police to what appeared to be two men dealing a firearm.
On Saturday, by-standers told police they witnessed what appeared to be two men exchanging a firearm for cash in a parking lot near 4th Street and Highway 2.
When officers arrived at the scene, they arrested 27 year old Jayden Cobb and detained two others. After an investigation it appeared an illicit transaction had occurred and Cobb was the responsible party.
Police say a search of the area resulted in the seizure of a shotgun, Canadian and American currency, ammunition and a large quantity of suspected cocaine.
Cobb was alson found to be in violation of several court imposed conditions including breaching his house arrest curfew and being prohibited from possessing weapons.
Police held Cobb in custody and he was charged with occupying a vehicle with a prohibited firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon, careless storage of a firearm and two counts of failing to comply with a release order.
Cobb has a criminal record for repeatedly failing to comply with conditions and release orders, assault, theft, uttering threats and possession of controlled substances.
The Dawson Creek RCMP would like to thank the concerned members of the public who brought the suspicious activity to the attention of police.
