Large seizure of firearms, drugs and explosives by Surrey RCMP Community Response Unit

Surrey

2024-09-25 07:50 PDT

File # 2024-123456 2024-132988

On August 22, 2024 North Community Response Unit (NCRU) executed a search warrant at a residence in the 12200-block of Industrial Road.

NCRU launched an investigation into the property as it had been identified as a problem residence in the spring of 2024 and this search warrant was obtained as a part of this ongoing investigation. The search warrant was executed with the assistance of Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (IERT).

A total of twelve Individuals were arrested. The following items of interest were seized:

On September 10, 2024, North CRU executed a second warrant to search 12200-block of Industrial Road after further grounds of trafficking were observed following the initial search warrant execution on August 22, 2024. IERT executed the warrant given the safety concerns after the firearms and explosives located during the previous search warrant execution. A total of eight individuals were arrested, identified and released from scene.
The following items of interest were seized:

Photo 1 Photo depicts several firearms, ammunition, cash and drugs  Photo 2 Photo depicts several firearms, cross bow, cash, ammunition and knife.

The investigation remains ongoing to process all seized exhibits and complete a report to Crown Counsel.

Upon execution of the first Search Warrant, the sheer volume of drugs, firearms, and explosives located by police inside this fortified unit over a business visited by the unsuspecting public, may be the most dangerous situation I have seen in my service in Surrey, stated S/Sgt Nigel Pronger the Commander of the North Community Response Unit; Unfortunately in this investigation, crime did not stop with this enforcement, necessitating a second Search Warrant execution at the same location. This wanton disregard for public safety is inexcusable, and I extend my sincere appreciation to both the North CRU investigators and the members of Lower Mainland IERT and Explosive Disposal Unit for their excellent performance of their duties in executing this Search Warrant.

Released by:

Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha
Media Relations Officer
Surrey RCMP
14355 57 Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3X 1A9
Office: 604-599-7776

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

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