Surrey RCMP have arrested 9 people and seized illicit drugs, cash, and a handgun as a result of a targeted investigation into drug trafficking and gang activity.
On July 4, 2018, the Surrey RCMP’s Community Response Unit, with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 12800-block of 108 Avenue.
As a result of the investigation police seized:
Approximately 12 doses of suspected cocaine
Approximately 100 doses of suspected heroin / fentanyl
Approximately 290 doses of suspected crystal methamphetamine
Approximately 980 doses of suspected cannabis
Approximately $3,400 in cash
A Colt .44 Special handgun
Packaging and paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking
A stolen 1987 Yamaha sports motorcycle
Our Community Response Unit executed a search warrant last week at residence in the 12800 blk of 108th Ave as part of an ongoing drug trafficking and gang activity investigation. 9 arrests and multiple illicit drugs, cash, and handgun were seized. @SolveCrime #surreybc pic.twitter.com/X7lEnU8loR
— Surrey RCMP (@SurreyRCMP) July 10, 2018
Out of the nine individuals arrested, two were Priority Target Offenders (PTO) who are currently active in our community. Charges have not been laid as the investigation is on-going.
We are pleased with the results of this investigation, says Staff Sergeant Joe Johal of the Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit. Together with our integrated partners, our Community Response Unit continues to press forward against drug trafficking in Surrey, to target those individuals whose activity puts the public at risk.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to please call the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
