At a Glance
Traffic Stop Initiated for Multiple Violations
On March 22, 2024, UGET officers conducted a traffic stop in Kamloops after observing an electric motorbike commit multiple traffic violations.Discovery of Illegal Weapons and Drugs
A search of the accused revealed illicit drugs, cash, a semi-automatic pistol, ammunition, and related firearm accessories.Charges and Court Proceedings
In October 2024, charges were approved against Christopher Fillingham for unauthorized possession of a loaded restricted firearm and possession while prohibited.Sentencing and Police Statement
On November 10, 2025, Fillingham pleaded guilty and received a three-year jail sentence, lifetime firearms prohibition, and a DNA order; police emphasized ongoing efforts to combat violent crime.The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) is releasing details of an investigation conducted by its Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET), which has resulted in a three-year jail sentence for a Kamloops-area man.
On March 22, 2024, CFSEU-BC UGET officers initiated a traffic stop in Kamloops after observing an electric motorbike commit multiple traffic violations. The driver failed to stop for police and was arrested a short time later.
A subsequent search of the accused led to the seizure of illicit drugs, cash and the following:
• A Girsan semi-automatic pistol
• Six rounds of 9mm ammunition
• Pistol magazine and holster
The accused was identified as 48-year-old Christopher Fillingham of Valemount, BC. Officers then determined he was subject to a court-ordered weapons prohibition at the time of this incident.
In October 2024, the BC Prosecution Service approved two charges against Fillingham, unauthorized possession of a loaded restricted firearm and possession of a restricted firearm while prohibited.
On November 10, 2025, Fillingham entered a guilty plea to unauthorized possession of a loaded restricted firearm. He was subsequently sentenced to three years in jail in the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Kamloops. The court also imposed a lifetime firearms prohibition and a DNA order.
“UGET officers work tirelessly across the province to investigate individuals who pose a risk to public safety through violence, weapons, and illicit drug activity,” said Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, Media Relations Officer, CFSEU-BC. “This sentence reflects the seriousness of the offence and the ongoing work underway to disrupt violent criminal behaviour in our communities.”
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
