A Gabriola Island man is accused of trafficking methamphetamine within the community. Paul James Dick is slated to make his first court appearance in Nanaimo on March 31. (Image Credit: File photo/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW staff

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Alleged Gabriola Island meth dealer charged

Feb 26, 2026 | 4:30 PM

NANAIMO — Gabriola Island RCMP arrested a local man, who was subsequently charged with trafficking methamphetamine. 

Paul James Dick, 63, has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance. 

A BC RCMP news release stated the investigation against Dick began late in 2024 and that he’s accused of trafficking methamphetamine within the Gabriola Island community. 

The investigation was a joint operation between the Gabriola RCMP and the Island District RCMP General Investigation Section.

The BC Prosecution Service approved the charge against Dick in January. 

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He’s currently not in custody. 

The BC RCMP release states Dick is scheduled to make a court appearance in Nanaimo on March 31. 

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