The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) has officially launched its North District Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (ND UGET), establishing a dedicated gang enforcement presence in Northern British Columbia.
Over the past several years, CFSEU-BC’s Lower Mainland-based Uniform Gang Enforcement Team has deployed to communities across Northern B.C. to support local police in addressing gang activity, organized crime and violence.
Between 2020 and mid 2026, UGET was deployed to Northern B.C. 39 times. The frequency of these deployments and the continued need for specialized gang enforcement support demonstrated the value of establishing a permanent UGET presence in the North.
“The launch of North District UGET allows us to maintain consistent pressure on organized crime and those involved in gang-related violence in Northern B.C.,” said Sup. Ryan Element, A/Chief Officer of CFSEU-BC. “This team will work closely with our policing partners, complementing the important work already underway in communities across the North and providing additional resources where they are needed most.”
North District UGET will support multiple communities throughout the region, deploying based on intelligence, emerging threats and the needs of local policing partners. The team will conduct proactive and high-visibility enforcement focused on disrupting organized crime and gang activity, preventing violence, and targeting individuals who pose a risk to public safety.
“Organized crime is not confined by jurisdictional boundaries, and a coordinated approach is essential,” says Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, CFSEU-BC Media Relations Officer. “Having a dedicated team in the North strengthens our ability to work alongside our policing partners, respond to emerging concerns and maintain a sustained enforcement presence in the communities we serve.”
