Three Burnaby RCMP Gang Enforcement Team (BGET) traffic stops in a span of nine days resulted in the seizure of two vehicles, multiple weapons, over a kilogram of miscellaneous illicit drugs, more than $63,000 in cash and much more.
Stop #1:
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, BGET initiated a traffic stop on a Porsche around Beresford Street and McKay Avenue. Observations made by the officers resulted in the arrest of the occupant, and a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 55 cartons of illegal cigarettes and nearly $16,000 in cash.
Stop #2:
On Monday, July 14, 2025, while proactively patrolling around Boundary Road and Canada Way, BGET officers conducted a traffic stop on a Tesla. The driver was noted as having a criminal drug trafficking history. Observations made by the officers resulted in the arrest of the occupant, and a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of the vehicle, two cellular phones, a collapsible baton, miscellaneous illicit drugs and over $4,000 in cash.
Stop #3:
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, BGET officers pulled a vehicle over on Imperial Street near Gray Avenue. The driver had a criminal drug trafficking history as well as assault with a weapon. Observations made by the officers resulted in the arrest of the occupant, and a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of the vehicle, two cellular phones, two knives, over a kilogram of miscellaneous illicit drugs and nearly $44,000 in cash.
Officers continue to investigate all three incidents. All appropriate charges will be forwarded at the conclusion of these investigations.
“These are just three examples of the great work that our BGET officers are doing day in and day out,
” said Insp. Matt Toews, Burnaby RCMP’s Investigative Services Officer. “Every time we disrupt a drug organization like this is one step closer to safer streets and a safer community.
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