Man allegedly dealing drugs out of RV at Shambhala facing charges

Aug 6 2023, 5:53 pm

A man from Vancouver who was allegedly dealing drugs out of his recreational vehicle was arrested and is facing criminal charges, RCMP said. 

According to the statement from police, the 45-year-old man was attending the festival in Salmo last month. 

On July 25, festival security reported that a large amount of drugs were being sold by a festival attendee from his RV, police said. 

Officers that responded arrived to find a large amount of money, drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

“Over $145,000 and 100 grams of suspected controlled substances were seized,” RCMP said. 

The person occupying the RV was arrested. 

The investigation is ongoing.

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