THE Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) has secured criminal charges against Samardeep Dhami, 22, of Surrey and Randy Chu, 40, of Burnaby in connection to a 2023 investigation into an alleged drug trafficking operation in the Lower Mainland.
In June 2023, CFSEU-BC initiated an investigation into an alleged drug trafficking network which lead to the execution of several search warrants at locations in Richmond, Burnaby and Surrey in August 2023.
The search warrants lead to the seizure of:
* 12.7 kg of methamphetamine, 4.7 kg of fentanyl, 1.6 kg of cocaine, 1.6 kg of ketamine and 1 kg of cutting agents;
* 9 kg of cocaine from a hidden aftermarket compartment found in a vehicle;
* $79,050 Canadian currency;
* Drug paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking.
On August 27, 2024, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) approved charges against Dhami and Chu.
Dhami has been charged with one count of possession for the purposes of trafficking fentanyl, flurofentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and/or ketamine.
Chu has been charged with one count of possession for the purposes of trafficking cocaine.
Both Dhami and Chu were arrested and released with conditions awaiting the judicial process.
“The collaborative work by CFSEU-BC and partner agencies is key when combatting criminal activity associated to organized crime. We remain committed to holding accountable drug traffickers who prey on the most vulnerable citizens in our communities by trafficking in potentially deadly fentanyl and other substances,” said Sgt. Brenda Winpenny, Media Relations Officer for CFSEU-BC.
