A coordinated investigation involving Task Force partners has resulted in 22-year-old Daljot Rehal being charged and arrested, the BC RCMP announced on Wednesday.

On August 10, 2025, a member of the Metro Vancouver Transit Police (MVTP) conducted a proactive traffic stop while on patrol in Surrey. As a result of the stop, two loaded handguns were located inside the vehicle.

MVTP worked quickly to share information and intelligence with police in the region. As the investigation progressed and through the formalization of the BC Provincial Extortion Task Force in September 2025, it was determined the Task Force would assume conduct of this investigation due to a possible nexus to extortion related activities.

On June 17, 2026, the BC Prosecution Service approved two counts of occupying vehicle with a firearm present against Rehal.

An arrest warrant was issued for Rehal, who was located in Abbotsford and arrested on Tuesday, June 23. He remains in custody awaiting his next court appearance.

“These charges highlight the effectiveness of close collaboration among policing partners,” said RCMP Chief Superintendent Duncan Pound, Lower Mainland District Assistant District Commander and Operations Officer. “By maintaining a strong presence in communities and a coordinated, strategic approach to intelligence sharing, we’re able to gather critical information, get guns off the streets and advance investigations.”

Anyone with information about ongoing extortion is encouraged to contact their local police of jurisdiction.