At approximately 12:20pm the Fort St John RCMP Street Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop to arrest the occupants of the vehicle for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, in the area of 100th Street and 102nd Avenue, Fort St John.
Once the vehicle stopped, a youth passenger fled the vehicle and when he was told he was under arrest, failed to stop for police.
A short foot pursuit ensued and the passenger was apprehended by police. The passenger was found to be in possession of a quantity of drugs and cash.
Both the driver and the passenger remain in police custody and the investigation is ongoing.
The Fort St John RCMP continue to investigate and are asking anyone who has information in this matter to contact the Fort St John RCMP at 250-787-8100. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a tip online at www.northernbccrimestoppers.ca.
Information provided by the Fort St. John RCMP