Wanted Man Returned to Canada Following International Arrest and Extradition

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) and RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) is notifying the public that John Potvin has been extradited to Canada and is now in custody in this jurisdiction.

On September 20, 2025, the public was notified that John Potvin, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant and subject to an INTERPOL Red Notice, had been arrested in Spain (see previous news release dated September 20, 2025).

On January 22, 2026, investigators from CFSEU-BC and FPPR, took custody of John Potvin from Spanish law enforcement authorities and facilitated his extradition to Canada.

“This arrest and extradition highlight the strength of CFSEU-BC’s partnerships both domestically and internationally,” said Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, Media relations Officer of CFSEU-BC. “Through close collaboration with RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR), international partners, and INTERPOL, we are able to pursue fugitives beyond our borders and ensure they are brought back to Canada to face justice.”

John Potvin remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at Vancouver Law Courts on January 23, 2026.

CFSEU-BC acknowledges the assistance of Spanish law enforcement, INTERPOL, and its Canadian policing partners for their cooperation throughout this investigation.

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