Prince George RCMP make arrests over alleged safe-supply drug trafficking [Video]

Police in Prince George, B.C., say they have arrested two people over allegations they were trafficking safe-supply drugs that are prescribed as an alternative to the toxic drug supply in the province.

RCMP say they acted on tips from the public and information from other investigations to gather enough evidence to detain the two suspects who were “seen allegedly exchanging illicit drugs for safer supply drugs.”

Insp. Darin Rappel says in a statement that a subsequent search of one of the suspect’s homes revealed more safe-supply prescription drugs, along with suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl.

The RCMP say both suspects have been released without charge pending the results of their investigation, and both are known to police for drug-related offences.

The possible diversion of drugs from the safe-supply program – where those addicted to street opioids are prescribed alternative medications – emerged last month when Prince George police said more such …