Pubdate: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 Source: Burnaby Newsleader (CN BC) Copyright: 2004 Burnaby Newsleader Contact: http://www.burnabynewsleader.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1315 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/coke.htm (Cocaine) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mdma.htm (Ecstasy) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) RCMP MAJOR DRUG BUST TARGETS BURNABY DEALERS Drugs, Guns and Cars Were Seized and Eight Suspects Arrested Following a Three-Month Investigation By Burnaby RCMP. Police issued five search warrants and seized a large quantity of cocaine (1619 grams), ecstasy (2,199 pills) and methamphetamine (25 grams). They also recovered a stolen 38-calibre revolver, a loaded 9mm pistol, a Ruger mini assault rifle and one stun gun. More than $30,000 in Canadian currency and three vehicles valued at $45,000 was also seized. The eight men arrested were charged with drug trafficking and possession, as well as weapons offences. The investigation targeted organized drug trafficking groups working and established in the Burnaby area, said Corp. Pierre Lemaitre, communications officer for the Burnaby RCMP. - --- MAP posted-by: Terry Liittschwager