IN the summer of 2021, the Coquitlam RCMP Dugs and Organized Crime Unit (DOC) initiated a proactive project called E-Nevermind, targeting several known drug traffickers working within the Tri-Cities.
In January 2023, Coquitlam RCMP with the assistance of the Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team (LMD IERT) and Ridge Meadows RCMP executed seven search warrants at four locations in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Maple Ridge. The search warrants resulted in a large seizure of drugs, money, replica firearms and vehicles.
The seized drugs included 3 kg of suspected cocaine, 2 kg of suspected methamphetamine, 426 gm of suspected MDMA, 250 gm of suspected ketamine, 1.5 kg of suspected dried psilocybin, 30 kg of suspected psilocybin edibles, 1 kg of suspected fentanyl, 1.2 kg of suspected heroin, and 73 gm of suspected W18.
Now, 64 charges have been laid against 11 individuals from Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Surrey and Vancouver. The individuals range in age from 22 to 54 years.
* Richard McLaughlin, 28, was charged with six counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
* Shayanne McGregor, 29, was charged with one count of trafficking a controlled substance; and five counts of possession of a controlled substance.
* John Summer, 37, was charged with five counts of possession of a controlled substance.
* Jeremy Pride, 48, was charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
* Barry Profaizer, 54, was charged with one count of trafficking a controlled substance; and six counts of possession of a controlled substance.
* Christos Katsiamitas, 22, was charged with 10 counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
* Nicky Sharma, 44, was charged with 11 counts of trafficking a controlled substance; and three counts of possession of a controlled substance.
* Hyun Cho, 22, was charged with four counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
* Denise Sampson, 42, was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance.
* Liam Reilly, 26, was charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
* Joenna Saunders, 33, was charged with five counts of trafficking a controlled substance.
“The charges laid as a result of Project E-Nevermind should be sending a strong message to those involved in the drug trade that their business is not welcome in our communities,” said Coquitlam RCMP Officer in Charge, Superintendent Darren Carr. “Our officers will continue to work hard at disrupting and dismantling dangerous and illicit drug organizations to maintain public safety.”
