RCMP say they acted on tips from the public and information from other investigations to gather enough evidence to detain the two suspects who were"seen allegedly exchanging illicit drugs for safer supply drugs."
The RCMP say both suspects have been released without charge pending the results of their investigation, and both are known to police for drug-related offences. The statement triggered criticism of B.C.'s program from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith who worried the drugs would end up in her province, and federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre who pledged to scrap safe supply if he becomes prime minister.
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