Two 16-year-olds arrested in Surrey drug cache and dial-a-dope bust

Two 16-year-old males have been arrested in Surrey, B.C., in connection witha drug cache site and dial-a-dope operation running out of a condotower in the10700-block of University Drive.

Surrey RCMP say they began investigating suspected drug trafficking in the underground parkade of the Whalley building early last month and quickly became aware of a unit associated with the dealing.

A search warrant was executed on Feb. 25, leading to the discovery of adrug cacheand packaging site, along with the two teens.

One of the teens is reported to have been carrying a loadedhandgun at the time of arrest.

Bulk and pre-packaged quantities ofcocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyland MDMAwere seized, along with $11,000 in cash, the handgun and a loaded pistol grip shot gun.

Police say neither ofthe suspects have any known connections to the Lower Mainland gang conflict, which has resulted in the death of a number of youth and young men in past months, including a 14-year-old boy.

Both teens have been released from police custody and charges have yet to be laid.

Anyone with information on drug trafficking in Surrey is asked to contact RCMP at604-599-0502.