Over $65,000 in cash, weapons and fraudulent ID were seized from a motorist in 91原创 by the 91原创 RCMP鈥檚 Special Response Team.

Officers made the seizure Oct. 6.

Police said a driver was stopped for a motor vehicle act violation and subsequently arrested for possession of a weapon.

A further search of the vehicle revealed $66,940 in cash, several prohibited weapons including brass knuckles and knives, and fraudulent identification.

鈥淥ur Special Response Team has had great success in identifying criminal activity in the 91原创s. This particular investigation highlights the contraband moving about our cities. The money will be referred to Civil Forfeiture as offence related property鈥� said Sgt. Bal Sidhu, acting Community Policing Commander.

Over $65,000 in cash, weapons and fraudulent ID seized from motorist in 91原创 by 91原创 RCMP Special Response Team. Money will be referred to Civil Forfeiture as offence related property.

鈥� 91原创 RCMP (@91原创RCMP)

Under the B.C. Civil Forfeiture Act, which became law in 2006, authorities can seize the 鈥減roceeds and instruments of unlawful activity鈥� to ensure people cannot profit from unlawful activity or use property in a way that may harm other persons.

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