On July 19 at approximately 11 a.m., Campbell River RCMP investigated reports of a stabbing in the city鈥檚 downtown core.

The victim had been stabbed in the back. They were transported to Campbell River Hospital, where they were treated and released.

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Resulting from this investigation, the police arrested a 24-year-old suspect on July 27. RCMP believe the man to be the assailant in the stabbing.

A search warrant was later executed on a tent located in Nunn鈥檚 Creek Park, believed to be the suspect鈥檚 residence. Police seized several firearms. The weapons included modified rifles and shotguns, along with ammunition.

The RCMP also seized over 100 grams of fentanyl. They also found quantities of the opioid dilaudid and crack cocaine. A cache of stolen goods was also recovered.

Police believe there had been a situation where opioids were traded for fentanyl by drug users. The suspect will face numerous drugs and weapons related charges. The man has been released under protective conditions.

Insp. Jeff Preston emphasized the excellent team work carried out by local officers daily in Campbell River.

鈥淎nytime we are able to remove illegal firearms and a toxic drug supply from the community, it鈥檚 a positive,鈥� said Preston. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a positive for the community鈥檚 overall well-being.鈥�

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