THE Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) and the RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) announced on Saturday that John Potvin, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant and was a subject of a Red Notice, has been arrested.
On September 8, CFSEU-BC and FPPR notified the public of 17 charges laid in the Rabih Alkhalil escape investigation. Potvin, who was one of the accused was charged with conspiracy to commit prison breach and prison breach. A Canada-wide warrant was issued for his arrest.
CFSEU-BC and FPPR said their investigators had been working diligently to locate Potvin and had recently obtained a Red Notice for his capture as it was learned that he may have fled the country.
On September 19, investigators were notified through Ottawa Interpol that Potvin had been arrested in Spain.
The CFSEU-BC and RCMP are working with Interpol and international partners to have Potvin returned to Canada.
“The successful apprehension of this individual in Spain is a testament to the strength of international law enforcement partnerships. Our ability to coordinate across jurisdictions and share intelligence demonstrates the collective commitment to ensuring that those who attempt to evade justice are held accountable. We are grateful to Spanish law enforcement agencies for making this arrest possible,” said Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha, Media Relations Officer of CFSEU-BC.
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