91原创 RCMP seized an estimated 7,000 lethal doses of fentanyl along with $22,000 in cash, weapons, and stolen property in an investigation sparked by an overdose death.

Officers investigating the death traced it to drug trafficking 91原创鈥檚 downtown core, in an operation that ran through October, said Cpl. Holly Largy, spokesperson for the 91原创 RCMP.

Armed with a warrant, the 91原创 Drug Section and Strike Force raided a home in the 21600 block of 56th Avenue on Oct. 28.

Officers seized a green rock-like substance believed to be fentanyl, Largy said.

A 47-year-old 91原创 man was arrested. Police will provide the B.C. Prosecution Service with information so they can consider whether to lay charges, Largy said.

鈥淭argeting drug traffickers to protect our community remains a high priority for 91原创 RCMP Drug Section, especially when it comes to fentanyl and how lethal it could be,鈥� said Staff Sgt. Ly Loi, head of 91原创 RCMP鈥檚 Investigative Services. 鈥淭hese types of investigations require a great deal of time and dedication.鈥�

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