Alleged 'Wolfpack-aligned drug traffickers' charged after B.C. anti-gang unit probe
The logo of B.C.'s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, which probes gangs and oragnized crime, is seen in this image. (Credit: Twitter/cfseubc)
An investigation into drug trafficking in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, allegedly linked to the so-called Wolfpack, has led to the laying of dozens of criminal charges and a significant seizure of illicit drugs.
On Tuesday, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit announced the results of a months-long probe into "the alleged drug trafficking activities of a group of alleged Wolfpack drug traffickers" that began in 2020.
The probe led to the search of multiple homes in Vancouver, the arrest of six suspects, and warrants being issued for three more men still at large.
“This lengthy and complex investigation resulted in significant seizures of potentially deadly drugs and serious charges against those who take advantage of the most vulnerable in our communities,” wrote the agency's chief officer, Asst. Comm. Manny Mann.
“The Wolfpack has been at the center of violence and drug trafficking for over two decades and we will continue to aggressively pursue them.”
In all, authorities say 19 kilograms of drugs were confiscated; 10 of fentanyl, six of methamphetamine, and three of cocaine. Illegal firearms, ammunition, cars, and cash were also seized.
"Organized-crime-related charges" are among those approved by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the CFSEU said in its news release.
The six men facing charges are all from Metro Vancouver. They are; Joseph Ebert Charles Lowley, Vinod Kanna Aruldevarajan, Roger Alfredo Bardales Medina, Hemen Hewa Saed, Diego Maradona Saed, and Howjeen Saed.
The CFSEU has shared photos of the remaining three suspects, Diego Saed, Joseph Lowley and Roger Bardales Medina.
Anyone who has information that may help police to locate them is urged to call their local police department or Crime Stoppers.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 2,500
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkiye and neighbouring Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,500 people and injuring thousands more as it toppled thousands of buildings and trapped residents under mounds of rubble.
Canada 'stands ready' to help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkiye, Syria: Trudeau
Canada stood ready to provide help in the aftermath of a deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked Turkiye and Syria, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday, with over 2,300 people reported dead.
New details emerge ahead of Trudeau-premiers' health-care meeting
As preparations are underway for the anticipated health-care 'working meeting' between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers on Tuesday, new details are emerging about what some provinces are expecting.
Strongest earthquake to hit Buffalo in decades causes rumbles in southern Ontario
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Buffalo, N.Y. Monday morning was felt in southern Ontario, officials say.
Why was the Turkiye-Syria earthquake so bad?
The magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Turkiye and Syria on Monday is likely to be one of the deadliest this decade, seismologists said, with a more than 100 km rupture between the Anatolian and Arabian plates.
Former Liberal MP Raj Grewal seeks dismissal of charges due to lack of evidence
A former Liberal MP is seeking the dismissal of two criminal charges connected to his time in office. Raj Grewal's lawyer argues that prosecutors have not presented enough evidence to find him guilty of the two breach of trust charges, and the Crown has failed to establish essential elements required for such a finding.
Attracting, retaining pilots an ongoing issue in Canada: industry analysts
Retirements, high training costs and poor pay are fuelling a pilot shortage in Canada, industry analysts say, at a time when travel has surged in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian dollar's outlook for 2023 uncertain as interest rate hikes wane: experts
The outlook for the loonie in 2023 largely depends on commodity prices, how the U.S. dollar fares, and whether central banks are successful in avoiding a major recession, experts said.
China accuses U.S. of indiscriminate use of force over balloon
China on Monday accused the United States of indiscriminate use of force in shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon, saying it 'seriously impacted and damaged both sides' efforts and progress in stabilizing Sino-U.S. relations.'
Vancouver Island
-
B.C. walk-in clinic wait times twice the national average
The average wait time for walk-in clinics in British Columbia is more than double the national average, according to online clinic tracker Medimap.
-
Downtown Victoria intersection closed after cyclist struck
A cyclist was taken to hospital with unknown injuries Monday after a collision with a vehicle in downtown Victoria.
-
Pro wrestling breathes life into infamous Esquimalt nightclub
While Vancouver Island may seem far removed from the brightest lights and biggest stages of professional wrestling, it doesn't mean there isn't some smack being laid down on the West Coast.
Calgary
-
Calgary police seek teen missing since end of January
Calgary police are looking to the public for help finding a teen who has been missing since late last month.
-
Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 2,500
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkiye and neighbouring Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,500 people and injuring thousands more as it toppled thousands of buildings and trapped residents under mounds of rubble.
-
Garmin Canada expansion expected to bring 200 new tech jobs to Cochrane, Alta.
Garmin Canada has announced plans to expand its headquarters in the town of Cochrane, just west of Calgary, creating nearly 200 technology-based jobs.
Edmonton
-
More than 200 firearms stolen in Edmonton, police recover 23
Three people have been arrested and charged with firearms trafficking after a six-month investigation in Edmonton.
-
Powerful quake rocks Turkey and Syria, kills more than 2,500
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked wide swaths of Turkiye and neighbouring Syria on Monday, killing more than 2,500 people and injuring thousands more as it toppled thousands of buildings and trapped residents under mounds of rubble.
-
New details emerge ahead of Trudeau-premiers' health-care meeting
As preparations are underway for the anticipated health-care 'working meeting' between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's premiers on Tuesday, new details are emerging about what some provinces are expecting.
Toronto
-
BREAKING
BREAKING | Former child actor identified as victim of Toronto hit-and-run homicide
A man killed in a weekend hit-and-run in Toronto was a child actor who starred in a movie shown at the Toronto International Film Festival more than a decade ago.
-
Strongest earthquake to hit Buffalo in decades causes rumbles in southern Ontario
A 3.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Buffalo, N.Y. Monday morning was felt in southern Ontario, officials say.
-
Memorial planned at local pub for former CBC journalist who died after random attack
People who knew and loved east Toronto resident Michael Finlay will be gathering at one of his favourite local pubs to celebrate his life.
Montreal
-
BREAKING
BREAKING | Quebec premier calls Montreal byelection to replace ex-Liberal leader Anglade
Quebecers living in the Montreal riding of the former Quebec Liberal party leader will vote March 13 in a byelection to choose her replacement.
-
Crown wants sex assault case of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to move more quickly
The Crown says it wants the Quebec sexual assault case involving Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard to proceed more quickly.
-
Black-owned restaurateurs in Montreal making space in the culinary scene
More and more Black-owned restaurants and culinary experiences have begun to dot the landscape of the city's culinary scene, but more is needed to help their communities' gastronomic enterprises thrive.
Winnipeg
-
Sentencing underway in 'savage' attack on Winnipeg bus
A 45-year-old man is being sentenced today for an attack on a Winnipeg Transit bus described in court as “savage, sadistic and shocking.”
-
Bonnie Raitt wins Grammy for cover of Manitoba band's song
American singer Bonnie Raitt took home three Grammy Awards this weekend, including one for a cover she did of a Manitoba band’s song.
-
Crown wants sex assault case of fashion mogul Peter Nygard to move more quickly
The Crown says it wants the Quebec sexual assault case involving Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard to proceed more quickly.
Saskatoon
-
Saskatoon city greenhouses on the verge of being condemned: report
Saskatoon will no longer supply its own flowers for its summer flowerpots and garden beds, according to a report before city councillors this week.
-
Saskatoon freezing rain causes bump in collisions
The Saskatoon Police Service asked people to slow down on their drive Monday morning, as freezing rain overnight led to a number of collisions.
-
Sask. man dead following snowmobile collision
A person is dead following a snowmobile collision near Candle Lake early Sunday morning.
Regina
-
Trial begins for man accused in death of three-month-old son
The trial of a man accused in the death of his three-month-old son is underway in Regina this week, more than five years since the infant died.
-
Regina realtors seeing 'pullback' in home sales, association says
Housing supply levels are at their lowest point in Regina in the past decade, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) reported.
-
'Need some flexibility': Sask. premier in Ottawa for health meetings
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe flew to Ottawa on Sunday ahead of the first ministers meeting regarding healthcare funding scheduled for this week.
Atlantic
-
Former Halifax medical student accused of murder claiming self-defence: lawyer
The lawyer representing a former medical student accused of murder says her client will testify that he shot another student in self-defence when a drug deal in Halifax turned violent.
-
Several Maritime schools closed after frigid weekend, hundreds without power in N.S.
Hundreds of Nova Scotians are without power Monday morning following frigid temperatures and high winds over the weekend.
-
Cape Breton man charged after dog tied up outside in cold temperatures
A Cape Breton man has been charged with animal cruelty after he allegedly left a dog tied up outside in Louisdale, N.S., last week.
London
-
Londoner just missed being in Turkish quake zone
Kamala Shiriyeva's had a heavy heart as she watched television coverage of two deadly earthquakes which have taken thousands of lives in Turkiye and Syria.
-
London police seize drugs, ammunition from scene of fire
A 29-year-old is facing charges after police found drugs and ammunition at the scene of a Trafalgar Street residential fire.
-
Fatal snowmobile crash claims life of 28-year-old man
South Bruce OPP is investigating the cause of a fatal snowmobile crash on Sunday.
Northern Ontario
-
Elderly northern Ont. woman turns heads at Grammy Awards
A 78-year-old woman from Sudbury, Ont., -- a Harry Styles superfan -- has become internet famous after announcing the 2023 Grammy Award for Album of the Year on Sunday night.
-
Two arrested in Kapuskasing police investigation, schools closed
Schools in the northern Ontario town of Kapuskasing are closed Monday after Ontario Provincial Police responded to a threat resulting in two arrests.
-
Wanted man busted in Barrie
Rama Police Service took Jacob Bruckner into custody Friday after asking for the public’s help in January in locating the 24-year-old man they considered to be armed and dangerous.
Kitchener
-
BREAKING
BREAKING | Man arrested for death threats against Kitchener Liberal MP
A 44-year-old Woolwich man has been arrested for making death threats against a member of parliament.
-
Pedestrian struck in crash at Kitchener intersection
Three people were transported to hospital after a crash at a Kitchener intersection Monday morning.
-
Sentencing submissions set to begin for man found guilty of second-degree murder in 2018 death of Bradley Pogue
Sentencing submission are scheduled to begin for the man who was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death on Bradley Pogue in a Cambridge plaza.