A man was arrested for trafficking cocaine while seated in a chair directly in front of an Island Health supervised consumption site
VicPD has launched a dedicated, ongoing covert enforcement initiative focused on addressing disorder and crime in the downtown core, resulting in the generation of multiple drug trafficking files and 16 arrests over the first two days. The initiative, dubbed “Project 3D” (disrupt downtown disorder) and led by VicPD’s Strike Force unit, aims to disrupt criminal activity in problematic locations downtown and improve safety for residents, businesses, and visitors. The initiative utilizes a combination of proactive policing strategies including high-visibility patrols, targeted surveillance, and undercover operations, in partnership with City of Victoria bylaw officers. Targeted areas include, but are not limited to, Pandora Avenue, Centennial Square, Ellice Street, Queens Avenue, Princess Avenue, Mason Street, and more. Some notable files include: 25-28167: A man was arrested for trafficking cocaine while seated in a chair directly in front of an Island Health...