Nanaimo RCMP, along with the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team raided a house near Departure Bay Ferry Terminal on Wednesday night, arrested a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. (File Photo)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

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Nanaimo RCMP arrest prolific drug offender on Canada-wide warrant

Jan 9, 2020 | 8:49 AM

NANAIMO — Local RCMP have captured a prolific drug offender during a Wednesday night raid.

Officers entered a Chestnut St. home near the Departure Bay ferry terminal and arrested 35-year-old Curtis Jesse Houle.

Houle was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations.

He was arrested without incident.

Nanaimo RCMP and the Vancouver Island Emergency Response Team (ERT) seized a replica Glock hand gun and ammunition, along with a sawed-off shotgun. Approximately two ounces of drugs, thought to be methamphetamine and cocaine were found, along with $2000 cash.

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Drug and firearm-related offences against Houle are pending.

Two males also arrested at the home were later released with no pending charges.

Nanaimo Mounties continue their investigation.

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