Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team seize a loaded firearm

Surrey

2024-07-15 10:40 PDT

File # 2024-99410

Surrey RCMP Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) seized a loaded firearm during a traffic stop in Port Kells area.

On July 8, 2024 at 6:26 pm, officers from SGET stopped a vehicle in the 18600-block of 88 Avenue after observing a motor vehicle infraction. Further investigation lead to a seizure of small amount of drugs and a loaded firearm. The 25-year-old male driver was arrested and released at the scene pending further investigation.

The firearm along with a knife, bear spray, suspected MDMA, digital video recorder, cell phones and the 2018 Ford F150 vehicle were seized as offense-related property. The investigation remains ongoing as investigators work to complete the analysis of seized items and submit a report to BC Prosecution Service for charge approval.

Taking illegal weapons off of our streets is one of the ways officers are keeping our community safe, says Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha Media Relations Officer Surrey RCMP. The Surrey Gang Enforcement Team is dedicated to proactive enforcement and disrupting potential criminal activity.

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Email: surrey_media@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: surrey.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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