Multiple Firearms Related Charges Approved Following CFSEU-BC Investigation
For Immediate Release:
CFSEU-BC
2026-07-09
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) is announcing that charges have been approved against three individuals following an investigation that originated from the execution of a search warrant in September 2025.
In September 2025, CFSEU-BC and RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) investigators executed a search warrant in Surrey, BC as part of an unrelated investigation. During the search, officers seized the following:
- 3D printed Glock firearm parts including receivers, grips, gun magazines:
- 3D printer which was actively printing a firearm;
- Rail kits;
- Ammunition;
- Firearm barrels;
- GPS tracker;
- Loaded 3D printed firearm;
- Methamphetamine, MDMA and cutting agent
Multiple individuals were arrested at the time of the search and were later released pending the completion of the investigation and charge assessment process.
On July 6, 2026, the BC Prosecution Service approved charges against the following individuals:
Scott William Telford, Bryce Scott Telford and Candice Ashley Somerville are charged with one count of possession of a firearm without the required licence or registration.
Bryce Scott Telford and Candice Ashley Somerville are also charged with:
- Possession of a firearm with readily accessible ammunition, without the required licence or registration
- Unauthorized manufacturing of a firearm
- Possession of computer data capable of being used with a 3D printer for the purpose of manufacturing or trafficking a firearm
- Illegal possession of a firearm for the purpose of transferring it or offering to transfer it
- Possession of methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDMA) for the purposes of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purposes of trafficking
Bryce Scott Telford was also charged with possession of a firearm while he was prohibited from doing so.
Bryce Scott Telford and Scott William Telford are in custody and a warrant for arrest has been issued for Candice Ashley Somerville.
As the matter is now before the courts, no further details will be released at this time.
“CFSEU-BC remains relentless in its pursuit of those involved in organized crime and the activities that threaten the safety of our communities,” said Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha Media Relations Officer of CFSEU-BC. “Through dedicated investigations and strong partnerships, we will continue to target criminal networks, disrupt their operations, and hold offenders accountable. Our commitment is to protecting British Columbians and helping ensure communities throughout the province remain safe.”
Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha
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
