Vancouver police say a six-week investigation into a criminal network operating in the Downtown Eastside found that the group had taken over several suites inside a hotel meant for low-income residents.

Three people have now been arrested, $336,000 in toxic drugs were seized and thousands of dollars in stolen goods recovered.

“Despite a drop in violence throughout the Downtown Eastside, there are continued concerns about criminal activity impacting the community,” Sgt. Steve Addison with the Vancouver Police Department said.

“As a result of this investigation, we’ve dismantled an organized criminal network that had taken over part of a building meant for low-income residents.”

Task Force Barrage started an investigation in August to target criminal activity in the area of Carrall and E

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