An early morning raid at a rural 亚洲天堂 Lake area property resulted in the arrest of a 48 year old local man.

On April 8, 2012, at approximately 1 a.m., members from the executed a drug search warrant at a rural residence located on Hwy. 16 East of 亚洲天堂 Lake.

According to St. Sgt. MacDonald from the 亚洲天堂 Lake RCMP detachment approximately $500 in cash was seized from the residence along with 675 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

"This particular seizure did not involve a grow op," he said

Police arrested three adult males and one adult female, all from 亚洲天堂 Lake, at the residence," St. Sgt MacDonald said.

One man was released on a promise to appear in 亚洲天堂 Lake Provincial Court in August 2012.

RCMP are recommending one charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana pursuant to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The remaining three adults were released unconditionally.

"This successful enforcement action demonstrates the 亚洲天堂 Lake RCMP detachment's commitment to combat illegal activities to reduce crime and promote safe and secure communities," he said.

RCMP encourage anyone with information related to the illegal distribution of illicit drugs to contact the 亚洲天堂 Lake RCMP detachment at 250-692-7171, or call CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

亚洲天堂 Lake RCMP continue to investigate this matter.