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Drugs, $5,000 in cash found buried on Prince George walking trail

The discovery was made by a local resident and reported to police.

Discovery was made by local resident and reported to police

Three black cases with cash and drugs inside. Dirt is on them and the table.
Three cases containing cash and drugs were recovered by Prince George RCMP after getting a tip on April 1, 2024. (Prince George RCMP)

Police in Prince George, B.C., are thanking a witness who helped them recover a large amount of drugs and cash.

RCMP say a resident reported finding some "large black cases"buried along a trail in the College Heights neighbourhood of the north-central B.C. city on Monday.

Officers searched the area and found three cases, which contained about $5,000 in cash and over 400 grams of illicit drugs, according to Cpl. Jennifer Cooper.

The discovery was made near the 6800-block of Fairmont Crescentin a green belt that backs onto a residential neighbourhood.

The investigation is ongoing and some details are being withheld to help protect the identity of the person who reported the items, Cooper said.

Cash and drugs on a table.
Police say they are holding on to the drugs and cash for use in future investigations. (Prince George RCMP)