The Vanderhoof RCMP and the North District Major Crime Unit are currently at the scene of a suspicious death involving two Vanderhoof residents.

On January 13th 2013, the Vanderhoof RCMP responded to a complaint regarding two persons having been found deceased in a residence. RCMP have secured the residence as a crime scene and the investigation is ongoing.

 

It is believed that the two deaths are drug related.

We are in the very early stages of this investigation and investigators are working to find out what happened inside the residence Stated Cst. Lesley Smith, North District Media Relations Officer.

The names of the deceased are not being released at this time as the investigation has just begun and next of kin notifications have yet to be completed.