Man involved in Lower Mainland gang conflict arrested: Surrey RCMP

Mounties in Surrey say they have found and arrested one of several individuals named in a public warning released earlier last month.

The RCMP says Shakiel Singh Basra, 28, and an associate were arrested in Richmond at around 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

“Shakiel Basra has been the subject of several public warnings over many years due to his involvement in criminal activity,” said Cst. Sarbjit Sangha, Surrey RCMP. “He is now facing new firearms charges in relation to his arrest on August 31.”

Basra has been charged with possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm and possession contrary to order.

He is set to remain in custody until his court date.

Related link: Public warning: 11 B.C. gang members who police say pose ‘significant threat’

Basra is one of 11 individuals named in the public warning issued on Aug. 3 by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) due to the risk they pose to public safety.

The ongoing Lower Mainland gang conflict prompted police in B.C. to issue the warning.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia shared a posted, showing 11 gang members they say pose a threat to public safety. (Courtesy: CFSEU-BC)

“These individuals are known to police and have been connected to high levels of gang and organized crime-related violence,” CFSEU-BC said.

“Police believe that anyone with, or in the proximity to these individuals may be putting themselves at risk.”

CFSEU-BC says family, friends, and associates of these gang members, as well as the general public, should “take measures to increase their own public safety.

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