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Trafficker's business curtailed

Castlegar and Trail officers team up to arrest suspected Castlegar drug dealer

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On November 30, 2011 at about 1 p.m. the Trail and Castlegar Crime Reduction Units arrested a Castlegar resident for Breach of Undertaking and Possession of Oxycodone and Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking.Andrew Lee Cancela, aged 27-years, was arrested without incident in his vehicle a short distance from his residence.A search warrant for Cancela's vehicle was obtained and drugs were located in his vehicle. His vehicle has been seized as Offence Related Property.Cancela appeared in court on this date and will remain in custody until his next court appearance in Nelson on December 5, 2011.The Castlegar and Trail Crime Reduction Units continue to aggressively pursue illegal drug activity within their respective cities to ensure the safety of the communities.Anyone with information regarding illegal drug activity is urged to contact the R.C.M.P. or Crimestoppers.