Safety defects. (Image Credit: RCMP.)
By Mike Vanden Bosch
Safety violations, drugs seized

Chilliwack-area Mounties yank jimmy-rigged truck from road, discover drugs inside

Jun 9, 2026 | 12:33 PM

CHILLIWACK – Chilliwack-area Mounties hit the jackpot recently when they removed an unsafe vehicle from the road, discovered that a passenger inside the jalopy had an outstanding warrant, and found suspected coke and meth inside.

Police in Chilliwack say they saw a vehicle fueling up at a Yale Road gas station that was less than roadworthy, and that’s being generous.

Another view of the truck and camper shell.
Another view of the truck and camper shell. (Image Credit: RCMP.)

Mounties say the jimmy-rigged vehicle had mismatched license plates, multiple safety defects, and an ignition system operated by a screwdriver.

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Ignition operated by a screwdriver.
Ignition operated by a screwdriver. (Image Credit: RCMP.)
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During a conversation with the vehicle’s driver, the motorist could not produce a valid licence. Meanwhile, turning the vehicle off required disconnecting the battery.

To make matters worse for the vehiclular occupants, passenger had an outstanding warrant and was arrested. A search turned up suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, items that were promptly seized.

As a result, the unsafe vehicle was impounded, numerous violation tickets were issued, and the passenger was held for court.

“Reminder: vehicles should start and stop with keys—not tools,” police wrote.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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