RCMP on hunt for accused in massive Okanagan guns and drugs bust

A man is wanted by Vernon RCMP after a huge drug and gun bust brought numerous charges against him.

Dustin Lee Mackie, 53, is wanted for firearms and drug trafficking charges. He’s accused of having multiple weapons, including a M-16 type automatic weapon and a Uzi submachine gun.

Mackie is one of five people charged after police investigated a criminal organization and seized 30 kilograms of drugs and nearly 50 weapons, including 3D-printed guns during raids from Armstrong to West Kelowna in 2023.

Mackie is described as bald with blue eyes, 5’9” and 199 lb.

If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Dustin Mackie, the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP are asking you to reach out at 250-545-7171. Information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by leaving a tip online.