Search warrant leads to drug seizure and arrests on 24th Avenue

UPDATE September 22, 2026 - Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say Monday’s Emergency Response Team operation in the 3900-block of 24th Avenue was a search warrant tied to an ongoing drug-trafficking investigation.

Around 2:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, frontline officers, with the RCMP’s Southeast District Emergency Response Team, executed the warrant at a residence in the 3900-block of 24th Avenue.

Police seized a quantity of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, along with a firearm and cash.

Nine people were found inside the home. All were released pending further investigation.

Once that work is complete, the file will be submitted for a comprehensive charge review.

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ERT Members keep a sharp eye on a Vernon house

September 21 2026 - The Southeast District Emergency Response Team (SED ERT), along with uniformed Vernon RCMP officers, were on 24th Avenue this afternoon for an operation focused on a residence between 39th Street and 43rd Street.

Marked and unmarked police vehicles blocked the road.

Residents living along a portion of 24th Avenue were forced to wait outside the scene while the operation was underway. An RCMP drone could be seen flying overhead.

An unknown number of people were detained.

ERT members, in tactical uniforms and armed, stood watch outside the house for several hours. Their familiar RCMP Tactical Armoured Vehicle (TAV) was on scene.

Police have not released details about the purpose of the operation.

Activity at the site began wrapping up around 3:30 p.m.

ERT Surround Vernon House