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Coquitlam RCMP warn of fake gold scam
Mounties in Coquitlam are urging people to be aware of fake gold and jewelry scams.
Coquitlam RCMP are investigating recent fraud reports, including incidents where the suspects approach the victim in a parking lot and ask them for money.
When the victim said no, the suspects offered to sell gold jewelry in exchange for money, according to the RCMP.
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“The suspects in these scams can be very persuasive, and often use stories to play on the victim’s compassion,” said RCMP spokesperson Corp. Alexa Hodgins.
In one incidence, the victim provided the suspects with $200 in exchange for jewelry that was later to be determined as fake, said Hodgins.
Police ask anyone who suspects fraudulent activity to call the authorities.
Drugs seized from impaired driver wanted on Canada wide warrant near Victoria: RCMP
West Shore RCMP allege a large amount of drugs have been seized from an impaired driver in Langford, near Victoria on Vancouver Island.
On Saturday, at about 11 a.m., officers attended the 2600-block of Deville Road for a report of an unconscious man in the driver seat of a Dodge Ram pickup truck.
Investigators allege the driver had drug paraphernalia on his lap. Police woke up the driver and say he showed signs of drug impairment.
The 40-year-old man was arrested for drug-impaired driving. It was also determined he was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for being unlawfully at large.
Investigators seized cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and GHB, as well as drug packaging materials.
The man has been transferred back into the custody of Correctional Services Canada.
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