Speeding Nets Indo-Canadian Man An Arrest After Gun Found In Vehicle

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Gurkamal Singh Khakh, a 19-year old Surrey resident, has now been charged one count of failure to comply with order, two counts of possession of a firearm without a license and/or registration, two counts of possession of a firearm with altered or removed serial number, two counts of a loaded or unloaded with ammunition prohibited or restricted firearm, one count of occupying a vehicle knowing firearm is present, and one count of possession knowing no license and/or registration.

SURREY – A traffic stop for speeding has resulted in the arrest of an Indo-Canadian man for firearms possession.

Gurkamal Singh Khakh, a 19-year old Surrey resident, has now been charged one count of failure to comply with order, two counts of possession of a firearm without a license and/or registration, two counts of possession of a firearm with altered or removed serial number, two counts of a loaded or unloaded with ammunition prohibited or restricted firearm, one count of occupying a vehicle knowing firearm is present, and one count of possession knowing no license and/or registration.

On the evening of May 5th, 2017 the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) was conducting routine patrols in the area of 132nd Street and 104th Avenue in Surrey.

Officers observed a black Acura TL speeding and stopped the driver. After a check of the vehicle, officers discovered a loaded 40 calibre firearm, magazine with ammunition, ski mask, and gloves in the centre console. The individual was arrested and taken into custody.

Khakh appeared in Surrey Provincial Court at 2pm on Wednesday May 10th, 2017.

CFSEU-BC would like to thank the Surrey RCMP for the assistance with this file.