Key Moments
Traffic Stop Initiation
Officers stopped a black Acura TL for speeding on May 5th, 2017 in Surrey.Discovery of Illegal Items
A loaded 40 calibre firearm, ammunition, ski mask, and gloves were found in the vehicle's center console.Charges Filed
Gurkamal Singh Khakh was charged with multiple firearm-related offenses and failure to comply with order.Court Appearance Scheduled
The accused is scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court on May 10th, 2017 at 2 pm.A traffic stop for speeding has resulted in the arrest of an individual for firearms possession.
On the evening of May 5th, 2017 the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) was conducting routine patrols in the area of 132nd Street and 104th Avenue in Surrey.
Officers observed a black Acura TL speeding and stopped the driver.
After a check of the vehicle, officers discovered a loaded 40 calibre firearm, magazine with ammunition, ski mask, and gloves in the centre console. The individual was arrested and taken into custody .
Gurkamal Singh Khakh, a 19-year old Surrey resident, has now been charged one count of failure to comply with order, two counts of possession of a firearm without a license and/or registration, two counts of possession of a firearm with altered or removed serial number, two counts of a loaded or unloaded with ammunition prohibited or restricted firearm, one count of occupying a vehicle knowing firearm is present, and one count of possession knowing no license and/or registration.
He is scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court at 2pm on May 10th, 2017. CFSEU-BC would like to thank the Surrey RCMP for the assistance with this file.
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