Key Moments
Significant Arrests and Investigations
The deployment resulted in 33 arrests and 27 new investigations targeting gang-related activities.Seizure of Firearms and Weapons
UGET officers seized an array of firearms, including loaded rifles and pistols, as well as knives, batons, and other weapons.Confiscation of Illicit Drugs
A substantial quantity of drugs was confiscated, including crack cocaine, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, and fentanyl.Cash Seized During Enforcement
Approximately $12,500 in cash was seized in connection with the gang enforcement operation.For Immediate Release: May 22, 2025
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC’s (CFSEU-BC) Deployment to Dawson Creek Leads to Seizures of Firearms, Drugs and Cash
From May 6 to May 11, 2025, CFSEU-BC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) deployed to the Peace Region to work alongside Dawson Creek and Fort St. John RCMP. UGET conducted enforcement on gang-related activities to enhance community safety.
The deployment resulted in 33 arrests and 27 new investigations. UGET officers seized a significant quantity of firearms, weapons, suspected illicit drugs, and cash.
Firearms/Weapons:
o 1 loaded 9 mm rifle
o 2 loaded 9 mm pistols
o 2 rifles
o 1 loaded .22 calibre pistol
o 2 replica firearms
o 9 knives
o 2 batons
o 1 machete
o 1 axe
o 1 bayonet
o 2 tasers
o Assorted ammo, scopes, rails and magazines
Drugs:
o 850 grams of crack cocaine
o 275 grams of cocaine
o 15 grams of crystal methamphetamine
o 5 grams of fentanyl
Cash: Approximately $12,500
This deployment dealt a serious blow to drug traffickers and those associated to gangs who are competing for control in the region. We thank our partners in the North District for their support and assistance throughout this deployment.
“The deployment of our overt UGET officers is a key part of CFSEU-BC’s province-wide strategy to reduce gang-related violence,” said Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha, CFSEU-BC Media Relations Officer.“By working closely with police agencies across British Columbia, we enhance public safety and disrupt criminal activity”.
Mission statement
CFSEU-BC Uniform Gang Enforcement Team members are specialists in their field and responsible for direct contact with gang members and the enforcement of Federal, Provincial and Municipal statutes as they relate to gang activity in the Province of British Columbia. Their key priority is the prevention of violence through disruption and/or enforcement action, focusing on Provincial Tactical Enforcement Priority (PTEP) Targets and those involved in gang violence.
Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha
A/Sgt. Media Relations Unit
Media Relations Officer
Royal Canadian Mounted Police with
Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – British Columbia
media@cfseu.bc.ca
Desk:778-290-2126
Cell: 236-558-0441
