SURREY, BC —Three people have been charged following a drug trafficking investigation led by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEUBC).
In late 2024, one of the CFSEU-BC’s investigative teams launched an investigation into a known drug trafficking line operating in the Lower Mainland and Okanagan regions. Investigators determined the network was controlled and operated by an organized crime group involved in the distribution of illicit drugs.
As the investigation progressed, five search warrants were executed on June 11, in Vancouver and Surrey with the assistance of CFSEU-BC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET), the Lower Mainland Emergency Response Team (LMDERT) and the Vancouver Police Department Emergency Response Team (VPDERT).
During the searches, investigators seized:
• 11 ounces of cocaine;
• 5 ounces of methamphetamine;
• 5 ounces of fentanyl;
• 1 kilogram cutting agent;
• Approximately $2400 CAD;
• Drug trafficking paraphernalia;
• Ammunition; and
• Numerous electronic devices.
Effective June 17, 2025 to June 17, 2026 a restraint order was granted to terminate the drug line. On June 4, 2026, 14 criminal charges were approved against the following individuals:
Jonathan Miralda-Alvarez (24 years old), of Surrey is charged with trafficking a controlled substance and three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking,
Twinkle Notey, 25, of Surrey is charged with eight counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
Arshdeep Singh Bassi, 22, of Surrey is charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
One additional individual who was believed to be the leader of this group and suspect in this investigation became the victim of gang violence and is now deceased.
Bassi remains in federal custody.
On June 5, 2026, UGET officers arrested Miralda-Alvarez and Notey. Both individuals were released on conditions and are expected to appear in court at a later date.
“This investigation targeted an organized crime group responsible for trafficking highly addictive and dangerous drugs into our communities,” says Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, Media Relations Officer for CFSEU-BC.
“By disrupting this drug line and securing fourteen criminal charges, investigators removed significant quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine from circulation and disrupted a criminal network that was profiting from the distribution of illicit drugs. These charges reflect the dedication of investigators and our policing partners in identifying, targeting, and holding organized crime members accountable. This outcome demonstrates the value of coordinated enforcement efforts and our continued commitment to enhancing public safety throughout British Columbia.”
