Surrey RCMP and Transit Police arrested 12 people and recovered stolen merchandise during a Black Friday operation in Whalley.
On Nov. 24, the Surrey RCMP North Community Response Unit, with the assistance of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police Crime Suppression Team, conducted a one-day Boost and Bust project at the Central City Mall and surrounding stores including Save-On-Foods, London Drugs, Home Depot, and the BC Liquor Store.
Police also seized 20 grams of crack cocaine, 26 grams of crystal meth, 27 grams of cocaine, and 10 grams of fentanyl during the crack down.
“Transit Police works closely with our jurisdictional police partners, ensuring the safety of transit passengers, while also working on projects to target those criminals who use public transit to commit crime,” said Cst. Amanda Steed of Transit Police.
“The number of arrests are a strong reflection that teamwork made this joint effort successful.”
Police are continuing with more operations throughout Surrey over the holiday season. “We can’t promise snow for the holidays, but we can promise more thieves will be held accountable for their actions,” said S/Sgt. Nigel Pronger.
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