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Three charged in Langley RCMP drug blitz

Crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and ecstasy seized
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A nine-day sweep by the Langley RCMP drug section saw 15 people arrested and a substantial amount of seizures.

From October 19-27, the Mounties arrested 15 people ranging in age from 15 to 50 years and seized a loaded handgun, crack cocaine, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, marijuana and ecstasy.

Three of those arrested have already been charged.

Scott MacLellan, a 25-year-old Langley resident, has been charged with one count of trafficking, three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and four firearms related offences.

Matthew Gibson, a 22-year-old Maple Ridge resident, has been charged with one count of trafficking and two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking.

Edward Olsson, a 50-year-old Langley resident, has been charged with one count of trafficking.

The Drug Section said it continues to investigate and has recommended charges of trafficking and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking against four of the others arrested during the blitz.