A body has been discovered in the Whalley area of Surrey.
On Wednesday, at approximately 5:00 pm, Surrey RCMP located a body in an alley in the area of 103A Avenue and Old Yale Road.
BC Coroners Service is investigating the cause of death.
At this time, it is believed criminality is a factor, IHIT has taken over the investigation and will be working in partnership with the Surrey RCMP Serious Crime Unit.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call the IHIT.
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