Quesnel, B.C.- A Quesnel man has been sentenced to 10 years behind  bars for  a variety of charges  connected to drug trafficking.

David Massey has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple charges including Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Proceeds of Crime, firearms-related offences and Possession of Stolen Property.

Massey was arrested in 2011 for possession of 2 kilograms of cocaine, approximately $300,000 cash, a number of rifles, handguns and ammunition and body armour.

"One of the strengths of the BC Federal Drug Enforcement Branch is the ability for highly trained investigators to assist Detachments with high level drug investigations", explains Superintendant Brian Cantera, Officer in Charge, Federal Drug Enforcement Branch. "This file is a prime example of how federal policing teams and Detachments can work together to get criminals off the street and keep Canadians safe."

"This is a clear indication that drug trafficking in Northern British Columbia will not be tolerated", says Inspector Peter Haring, RCMP North District Operations Officer. "We are committed to targeting and disrupting the illicit drug trade in our communities and will not allow criminals to profit from their illegal activities."