Three South Asian men are among the six men arrested in the bust including Jasbir Singh Khabra, of Surrey, who is facing 11 charges related to drug trafficking. Matthew Ramone Mann, of Delta, is facing 8 charges related to drug trafficking and Gurdeep Singh Bains, of Delta, is facing 6 charges related to drug trafficking.

By DESIBUZZCanada

SURREY – Surrey RCMP has busted a large drug trafficking group and laid multiple charges against a number of men, including three South Asians, involved in an illicit drug trafficking ring operating throughout the Lower Mainland.

The investigation began in September of 2018 and focussed on alleged drug trafficking in Surrey and Delta, BC, related to a group of individuals associated to those involved in the ongoing Lower Mainland Gang Conflict.

This lengthy investigation resulted in thirty-eight charges being approved against 6 individuals. The majority of these charges were in relation to the trafficking of a controlled substance specifically suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

During the investigation, police executed search warrants at two separate residences, one in Surrey and one in Delta. As a result of these search warrants, police located bulk and pre-packaged fentanyl as well as evidence which led police to believe that large volumes of fentanyl were being trafficked.

Six men have been charged in this investigation. All have been arrested with the exception of Ryan Bruinsma, who is deceased and James Daniel, who is wanted within BC but investigators believe he no longer resides in the province.

Fifty-one-year-old Jasbir Singh Khabra, of Surrey, is facing 11 charges related to drug trafficking.

Nineteen-year-old Matthew Ramone Mann, of Delta, is facing 8 charges related to drug trafficking.

Nineteen-year-old Gurdeep Singh Bains, of Delta, is facing 6 charges related to drug trafficking.

Eighteen-year-old Martin Djunga, of Surrey, is facing 3 charges related to drug trafficking.

Eighteen-year-old James Daniel, of Surrey, is facing 3 charges related to drug trafficking.

Ryan Allan Bruinsma, who is now deceased, was charged with 7 counts related to drug trafficking.

 “Although this investigation was lengthy, the results will have a positive long term impact on the community through the disruption of a criminal network,” said Acting Community Services Officer Inspector Wendy Mehat. “We will continue to strategically target networks and interdict individuals engaged in drug trafficking to keep our community safe.”  

Large scale investigations can begin with a simple tip from the public.  Anyone with information that could assist us in our investigations is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502 or if you wish to make an anonymous report please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or www.solvecrime.ca <http://www.solvecrime.ca/> .