COQUITLAM RCMP’s Project Eneowise has resulted in the seizure of guns, drugs, cash and vehicles with seven individuals being charged.
In the fall of 2020, Coquitlam RCMP’s Drug and Organized Crime Unit (DOC) launched a project targeting known drug traffickers operating in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Richmond and Vancouver.
In April and May of 2021 three search warrants were executed in Coquitlam and Richmond with the assistance of Richmond RCMP.
On December 8, 2021, Coquitlam RCMP DOC and Uniform Crime Reduction Unit (UCRU) with the assistance of Combined Forced Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC), and Vancouver Police Department (VPD) DOC executed four search warrants in Coquitlam and Vancouver.
During the course of the investigation, the following were seized:
* 3 kilograms of fentanyl;
* 5.4 kilograms of cocaine;
* 866 grams of methamphetamine;
* Approximately 51,000 counterfeit Xanax pills (15.3 kg);
* 1.8 kilograms of MDMA;
* 828 grams of ketamine;
* 100 OxyContin pills;
* 8 kilograms of cutting agents;
* $164,455 in cash;
* 12 semi-auto carbines;
* 11 handguns;
* Various magazines and ammunition; and
* Four vehicles with an approximate value of $150,000.
On Friday, July 7, charges were laid against seven individuals aged 26 to 56 years old:
* Coquitlam resident Joshawa Hall, 27, was charged with:
– Conspiracy to traffic in controlled substances;
– Possession of restricted firearms with ammunition;
– Careless storage of firearms;
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
– Unauthorized possession of firearms;
* Coquitlam resident Owen Cooper, 28, was charged with:
– Conspiracy to traffic in controlled substances;
– Possession of restricted firearms with ammunition;
– Careless storage of firearms;
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
* Coquitlam resident Luka Cipin, 27, was charged with:
– Conspiracy to traffic in controlled substances;
– Possession of restricted firearms with ammunition;
– Careless storage of firearms;
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
* Chilliwack resident Christopher Abra, 40, was charged with:
– Possession for the purpose of trafficking;
* Coquitlam resident Katrina Desjarlais, 30, was charged with:
– Trafficking in controlled substances;
* Alberta resident Tanner Kadylo, 26, was charged with:
– Trafficking in controlled substances;
* Port Coquitlam resident James Gueulette, 56, was charged with:
– Trafficking in controlled substances.
“Project Eneowise yielded fantastic results with charges being laid against seven individuals, and the seizure of guns, drugs, cash and vehicles,” said Superintendent Keith Bramhill, Officer in Charge of Coquitlam RCMP. “The success of this project demonstrates the unwavering commitment to aggressively pursuing organized crime networks working within the Vancouver Lower Mainland. We will continue to enforce against the illegal drug trade and disrupt criminal networks often to create safer communities.”
Police are reminding the public that if they see anything suspicious within their neighbourhood they should contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550.
