A project that targets repeat violent offenders in Abbotsford recently resulted in five arrests in five hours.
Sgt. Paul Walker, media officer with the Abbotsford Police Department (APD), said Project Salus was launched in May with funding from the Provincial Special Investigation and Targeted Enforcement (SITE) Program.
The five arrests occurred on June 25:
• 9:55 a.m. – a known repeat offender was arrested while walking along George Ferguson Way. The individual was wanted on an outstanding warrant
for assault, uttering threats and mischief.
• 10 a.m. – two individuals were arrested in the 32400 block of South Fraser Way for suspected drug activity. Officers seized approximately 30 grams of
cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, along with two stun guns.
• 11:56 a.m. – a repeat offender was stopped while riding a bicycle on Pauline Street. A search revealed an airsoft handgun concealed in the offender’s
waistband. The individual was in breach of house arrest conditions related to previous charges and was arrested.
• 3 p.m. – another repeat offender was arrested in the 32900 block of South Fraser Way. The individual had seven outstanding warrants for theft and breach.
