QB MAYOR WARNS OF DRUG JUNK

Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek issued a warning and a challenge to
residents to keep an eye on what's going on in their neighbourhood, and to
report any illegal or suspicious activities right away.

The comments came in light of a quantity of drug paraphernalia found in the
downtown area.

Westbroek says he was stopped by a small group of young people about a week
ago.

"They said 'Sir! Sir!'" he remembers. "They were five and six-year-old kids.
They had found some needles by the train station.

The discovery shocked and angered Westbroek.

"I ask everyone to report suspicious behavior," he says. "There are little
kids around and I feel terrible for little kids who have to see that, who
could be hurt by that.

Anyone who sees suspicious activities or who finds drug paraphernalia should
avoid dealing with the situation themselves but should contact the RCMP.