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2 men charged in firearms trafficking

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 14 Dec, 2023 10:57 AM

B-C's anti-gang enforcement unit says charges have been laid against two men who were accused of manufacturing guns and trafficking them.

Justin Bos, a 38-year-old from Langley, has been charged with one count of firearms manufacturing, while 36-year-old Delta resident Matthew Whitty has been charged with two counts of possession of a restricted firearm.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says the investigation into these two men began in December 2021.

Police say Whitty has been released and Bos is awaiting trial in custody.

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