Clandestine Laboratories
A clandestine laboratory is an illicit operation involving a combination of apparatuses and chemicals that have been, or could be, used in the manufacture of dangerous drugs. These laboratories are extremely volatile and can explode, ignite, and emit odourless and colourless lethal gases. These fumes, gases, and liquid by-products can be ingested, absorbed through the […]
July 23, 2015 Crime Prevention
Date Rape
Across Canada and North America, there is a growing trend for sexual predators to use date rape or club drugs to obtain sex from an unsuspecting victim. Rohypnol, GHB, and Ketamine are date rape drugs that can be used to assault victims at clubs, house parties, bars, and on dates. These drugs are easily dissolved in […]
July 22, 2015 Crime Prevention
Marijuana Grow-Ops
Marijuana Grow-Ops are big business in Canada. However, this type of business comes at a high price and it is often unwitting property owners and neighbours who end up paying. Reupload photo: https://portmoodypolice.ca/images/stories/etc/grow_op_1.jpg Grow-ops typically require 3 to 10 times more power than a traditional home. To avoid detection, growers may by-pass the electrical meter and utilize unsafe […]
July 22, 2015 Crime Prevention
Combating Auto Theft
According to 2007 ICBC statistics, on an average day in British Columbia 44 vehicles are stolen and 70 vehicles are broken into. We need everyone’s assistance to combat auto theft and theft from vehicles. You can help by undertaking the following steps: invest in a good anti-theft device; avoid parking behind fences or hedges; park […]
July 22, 2015 Crime Prevention
Impaired Driving
The Port Moody Police Department has a zero-tolerance for Impaired Driving and all of our members are trained to actively detect and detain impaired drivers. To protect yourself and everyone on our streets and highways, we ask that you not drink and drive. For information on the consequences of driving while under the influence of […]
July 22, 2015 Crime Prevention