FIRST CIVIL FORFEITURE VEHICLES DISPLAYED
VANCOUVER – Two SUVs allegedly used to deliver drugs on Vancouver Island became the first vehicles forfeited to the Province under a civil forfeiture action and, on July 25, were put up for auction. On hand to unveil the vehicles at the Surrey auction site were (l-r) Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer, Victoria Police Const. Peter Lane and Solicitor General John van Dongen. The vehicles, including the white 2002 GMC Denali shown, are open to bidding until Aug. 5 at www.bcauction.ca online. [Read more]
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CRIME RATE IN B.C. DROPS TO LOWEST IN 30 YEARS
VICTORIA – Crime reported to police is down in B.C. for the third year in a row. The latest report from the Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics shows declines in violent crime, homicides and property crime for an overall decrease of eight per cent from 2006 to 2007.
NEW LOWER MAINLAND REMAND FACILITY PROPOSED
BURNABY – The Province intends to replace the former youth detention centre on Willingdon Avenue with a secure, state-of-the-art remand facility by 2012, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General John van Dongen announced.
DRUGS LEAD TO SEIZURE AND SALE OF HIGH-END RIDES
VANCOUVER – Two SUVs that were alleged to have been used to deliver drugs on Vancouver Island have become the first vehicles forfeited to the Province under a civil forfeiture action, Solicitor General John van Dongen announced today.
BOOSTER SEAT CHANGES TAKE EFFECT JULY 1ST
VICTORIA – B.C. children will be better protected in the event of a motor vehicle crash as a result of changes to child passenger safety regulations that make booster seats mandatory. The regulations come into effect on July 1, 2008.
SOBER, SAFE TRAVEL FOCUS OF LONG WEEKEND ENFORCEMENT
VICTORIA – Maximizing road safety is the goal as ICBC, police and the Province remind drivers of their responsibility for safe Canada Day weekend travel, Public Safety Minister John van Dongen cautioned.
Our goal is to maintain and enhance public safety in every community across the Province.
