The 100 Mile House RCMP detachment will receive $11,000 in Civil Forfeiture Grants.
The money will be used to purchase thermal imaging equipment (FLIR) to assist in the detection of marijuana grow operations and search and rescue efforts.
Civil forfeiture helps reduce crime by taking away tools that are used in unlawful activity, or the proceeds that come from unlawful activity.
British Columbia’s civil forfeiture program started in 2006. This year’s total funding of $6.1 million is the highest annual funding provided to organizations since the program started.
“We’ve seen such an incredible decrease in crime lately. It’s wonderful to see that momentum maintained,” says Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett.
“Using the proceeds of crime to fight crime just makes sense and I’m really happy for everyone who is receiving grants.”
This year’s grants are targeted to projects in the areas of prevention and response to violence against women and children, prevention of gang activity and increased ecstasy awareness.
For more information on the Civil Forfeiture Program, go to www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture/.