Pubdate: Fri, 20 Oct 2006
Source: Kamloops This Week (CN BC)
Copyright: 2006 Kamloops This Week
Contact:  http://www.kamloopsthisweek.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1271
Author: Markus Ermisch

DRUG DEN PAYBACK FEARED

A man who alerted city council to an alleged drug den in Brocklehurst 
fears for the safety of his family after going public with his concerns.

"I stuck my nose out here. My family is at risk. These are evil 
people," Brian Nowicki told city council Tuesday.

But his frustration with the alleged drug den, the discarded needles 
and the unsightly property drove him to go public.

"This is an illegal situation. This is Canada - come on!" he implored 
municipal politicians.

City hall is well aware of the house on Westgate Street, and it is on 
the "watch list" of the RCMP.

"You are looking at a place that is going in and out of a state of 
untidiness," said community and corporate affairs director Len Hrycan.

A slew of complaints, fines and tickets have been issued over the 
years, as has one court action.

But the problem persists.

"Is it on top of our list?" RCMP Supt. Jim Begley asked councillors.

"I can't say that."

He did say, however, that the Westgate property is one of the eight 
to 10 properties on which the RCMP is keeping an eye.

Council voted unanimously to enforce its bylaws dealing with 
unsightly properties and the number of boarder and residents living 
on the property.

City staff was also directed to deal with any unlicensed vehicles 
left on the property.
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MAP posted-by: Elaine