A criminal Indian student is one of two people arrested in a large drug seizure in Surrey after the two were stopped due to speeding violations. On March 24, officers with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) conducted a proactive traffic stop in Surrey, resulting in a significant drug seizure of Fentanyl, meth and cocaine. This investigation remains ongoing, and charges are expected to be recommended.

By PD Raj – Reporter DESIBUZZCanada

SURREY – A criminal Indian student is one of two people arrested in a large drug seizure in Surrey after the two were stopped due to speeding violations.

On March 24, officers with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) conducted a proactive traffic stop in Surrey, resulting in a significant drug seizure of Fentanyl, meth and cocaine.

During the investigation, officers seized 3.5 kilograms of illicit drugs which were packaged in bulk and vacuum-sealed bags. Officer processed the suspected drugs and the following was located:

• Total Fentanyl: 1.293 kilograms

o Purple Fentanyl: 517 grams

o Yellow Fentanyl: 260 grams

o Red Fentanyl: 516 grams

• Cocaine: 1.064 kilograms

• Methamphetamine: 1.149 kilograms

Police said two individuals were arrested at the scene. One of the suspects, an Indian student, was found to be in violation of his study permit conditions and was subsequently transported to a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) immigration holding centre. He remains in custody and will be deported.

The second individual was issued violation tickets for speeding and received a seven-month driving prohibition.

“This seizure represents a significant financial blow to organized crime,” said Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, CFSEU-BC. “By intercepting bulk quantities of drugs at the distribution level, UGET officers are directly disrupting supply chains and cutting into the profits that fuel gang activity in our communities.”

This investigation remains ongoing, and charges are expected to be recommended. CFSEU-BC said it remains committed to targeting organized crime and disrupting the distribution of dangerous drugs that pose a significant risk to public safety.