THE Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) and RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) announced on Friday that John Potvin has been extradited to Canada and is now in custody in B.C.
On September 8, 2025, 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.
On September 20, the public was notified that Potvin, who was subject to an Interpol Red Notice, had been arrested in Spain.
On January 22, investigators from CFSEU-BC and FPPR, took custody of Potvin from Spanish law enforcement authorities and facilitated his extradition to Canada.
“This arrest and extradition highlight the strength of CFSEU-BC’s partnerships both domestically and internationally,” said Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, Media Relations Officer of CFSEU-BC. “Through close collaboration with RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR), international partners, and Interpol, we are able to pursue fugitives beyond our borders and ensure they are brought back to Canada to face justice.”
Potvin remains in custody and was scheduled to appear at Vancouver Law Courts on January 23.
CFSEU-BC acknowledged the assistance of Spanish law enforcement, Interpol, and its Canadian policing partners for their cooperation throughout this investigation.
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