Key Moments
Execution of Multiple Search Warrants
CFSEU-BC investigators, supported by Langley and Surrey RCMP and Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team, executed several search warrants related to alleged drug trafficking and organised crime.Arrests Made in Connection to Investigation
A total of eight people were arrested in connection to the search warrants as part of the ongoing investigation.Focus on Drug Trafficking and Organised Crime
The investigation targets a criminal group involved in drug trafficking and organised crime activity in the Lower Mainland and western Canada.Impact of Evidence Seized
Evidence seized during the search warrants is expected to significantly disrupt the criminal group's illegal activities and improve public safety.This morning investigators with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), with support from Langley and Surrey RCMP, as well as assistance from the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team (LMD-ERT), executed several search warrants in the area of Langley and Surrey, in relation to significant alleged drug trafficking and organized crime activity.
It is too early to speculate on what charges Crown may lay, however, our investigation is focused around alleged drug trafficking and organized crime activity.
A total of eight people have been arrested in relation to these search warrants. The investigation into the activity of this criminal group remains ongoing and there is no further information that police are able to publicly provide at this time.
“Today’s search warrants are in relation to an ongoing CFSEU-BC investigation into the alleged drug and gang activity of a lower mainland criminal group with ties throughout western Canada. The evidence seized in the execution of these search warrants will greatly disrupt and impact the illegal activity of this criminal group and its associates. Thus, having a major impact on the overall gang landscape and any potential threat to public safety”, says Sgt. Brenda Winpenny, CFSEU-BC spokesperson.
The CFSEU-BC would like to thank the Surrey and Langley RCMP detachments as well as the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team, for their assistance with this investigation.
Media Spokesperson: Sgt. Brenda Winpenny
Desk: (778) 290- 4677
Cell: (604) 838-6800
