After searching a residence in Surrey, police arrested a suspected teenage drug trafficker.

Surrey RCMP stated on February 5 that during an investigation into unlawful weapons possession, officers used a search warrant at a residence in the 14800 block of 107A Avenue on January 29.

At the location, police seized a loaded shotgun, small amounts of suspected narcotics, and drug-processing and packaging materials related to drug-trafficking.

Officers arrested an 18-year-old male at the residence who was later released.

No charges have been laid yet but the investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with more information about this incident is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or Crime Stoppers, to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477.