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The incident began when RCMP officers were called late Tuesday night to a home in the community of Tsay Keh Dene for a report of shots fired and injuries to multiple people.
Police seized 3.5 kilograms of cocaine, about $160,000 in cash, one vehicle, Hells Angels paraphernalia, and several firearms during the bust.
Cameron Francis of the Cedar Bark Dispensary told Global News that RCMP officers showed up "unannounced, uninvited" and without a warrant.
Police say a high-risk takedown was needed to arrest the man after his pickup truck was spotted at a gas station in the Salmon Arm area.
Nanaimo RCMP is working to identify the suspect who has targeted hardware stores in the B.C. South Coast area.