Surrey RCMP Arrests Nine People After Seizing  Drugs, Cash And A Handgun During investigation

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SURREY – 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

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