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19-Yr-Old Surrey Man Stopped For Speeding, Arrested After Loaded Gun Found In Car

Darpan News Desk, 10 May, 2017 10:06 AM

Gurkamal Singh Khakh, 19, of Surrey arrested after police seize loaded 40 calibre firearm

19-year-old Surrey man Gurkamal Singh Khakh has been arrested by the B.C. gang task force after officers found a gun in his car.

Khakh was stopped for speeding in a black Acura on Friday by officers during routine patrols near 132nd Street and 104 Avenue.

Officers discovered a loaded 40 calibre pistol, magazine with ammunition, ski mask and gloves in the vehicle, CFSEU-BC said in a news release.

He is scheduled to appear in Surrey Provincial Court wednesday at 2 p.m.

Sergeant Brenda Winpenny said Khakh is charged with one count of failing to comply with a court order, two counts of possession of a firearm without a licence and/or registration, two counts of possession of a firearm with an altered or removed serial number, two counts of possession of a loaded or unloaded prohibited or restricted firearm, and one count of occupying a vehicle knowing a firearm is present.

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