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Multiple search warrants lead to substantial drug seizure: Surrey RCMP

Darpan News Desk Surrey RCMP, 29 Oct, 2021 09:37 AM

Surrey RCMP’s investigation into a drug trafficking network culminated in a substantial seizure of drugs, including tens of thousands of potentially lethal doses of fentanyl.

In Spring of 2021, the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit initiated an investigation into a drug trafficking network with ties to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict. Through an extensive investigation, three residences in the Whalley area were identified as locations of interest.

On October 13, 2021, Surrey RCMP’s Drug Unit with the assistance of the Surrey Gang Enforcement Team executed three search warrants in quick succession at the identified locations. The locations included residences in the 12600 block of 97 Avenue, 11700 block of 96A Avenue, and 13400 block of Central Avenue. During the execution of the warrants, two men were arrested and later released pending charge approval.

Drugs and other items seized in the searches included:

• 2.5 kilograms of bulk fentanyl;

• ½ kilograms of cocaine;

• 250 grams of bulk benzodiazepines;

• Pre-made dealer bags of assorted street drugs;

• Several kilograms of various buffing agents and paraphernalia for mixing, cutting and packaging drugs;

• Cell phones;

• Approximately $14,000 cash;

• A Rolex watch, with an estimated value of $48,000; and

• Ammunition.

This drug seizure is significant as not only has it disrupted a drug trafficking network with ties to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict, there are now 25,000 potenitally fatal doses of fentanyl off our streets, says Surrey RCMP Drug Unit’s Staff Sergeant Glenn Leeson. Surrey RCMP is committed to targeting, investigating and securing evidence to support charges against the people who pose the greatest risk to our community.

Anyone with more information is asked to contact the Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. If you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca.

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