Dawson Creek man faces 18 charges in firearms trafficking investigation

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A Dawson Creek man is facing multiple charges related to trafficking, possession and unsafe storing of firearms. 

According to a press release from the Dawson Creek RCMP, Travis West faces a total of 18 charges including 13 counts of illegally transferring a firearm, possession of a firearm with a tampered serial number and possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition. 

West is also charged with three counts of unsafe storage of a firearm.

Emma Baron, the detachment’s media relations officer, told Energeticcity.ca seven weapons were discovered. 

The charges come after police say they conducted a search warrant at a residence where numerous poorly-stored firearms were allegedly found.

Police have accused the 43-year-old of having firearms that have been used in several violent crimes in the Peace region. 

When contacted by Energeticcity.ca, Baron said she could not disclose more information about those alleged crimes because they are part of “quite large investigations.” 

The detachment has reminded the public to report all illegal weapon activity. 

Anyone with information about crime in Dawson Creek should contact the local RCMP office by calling 250-784-3700.