Charges laid against alleged Vancouver drug-traffickers
Posted November 29, 2022 6:15 pm.
A B.C. task force says charges have been laid against six people who are believed to have been trafficking drugs as part of an organized crime group.
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) says in July 2020, it began an investigation into alleged drug trafficking activities in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside that the unit says involves The Wolfpack organized crime group. Investigators say it led to “a number of” suspects and locations that were identified through October 2020 and May 2021.
Chief Officer for CFSEU-BC, Manny Mann, says the investigation led to charges against “those who take advantage of the most vulnerable in our communities.”
“Our mandate and ability to investigate anywhere across the province allows us to target gang members and groups who impact public safety in multiple communities. The Wolfpack has been at the center of violence and drug trafficking for over two decades, and we will continue to aggressively pursue them,” he said.
Through the investigation, police seized seven firearms, over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, 10 kilograms of fentanyl, three kilograms of cocaine, six kilograms of methamphetamine, 72 kilograms of cutting agents, $160,000 in cash, and three vehicles.
Prosecutors lay 40 charges between six people
As a result of the investigation, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada has approved numerous criminal charges spread between six different people.
Police say Vinod Kanna Aruldevarajan, Hemen Hewa Saed, and Howjeen Saed have been arrested.
Aruldevarajan, 27, is facing seven charges related to drug trafficking, weapons, drug possession, and involvement with organized crime.
Hemen Saed, 30 is facing six charges related to drug trafficking, organized crime and drug possession.
Howjeen Saed, 27, is facing 10 charges related to drug trafficking, possession, weapons and organized crime involvement.
Police look for three suspects
But police are still looking for three other suspects that have yet to be arrested.
Roger Alfredo Bardales Medina, 30, faces eight criminal charges related to weapons, drugs, and involvement with organized crime.
Diego Maradona Saed, 23, faces eight charges in relation to organized crime involvement, drug trafficking, weapons and possession.
Joseph Ebert Charles Lowley has not been located and is facing one charge for possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Police say Joseph Lowley has not been located and is facing one charge for possession for the purpose of trafficking. (Photo supplied by CFSEU-BC)
Roger Alfredo Bardales Medina, 30, faces eight criminal charges related to weapons, drugs and involvement with organized crime. (Photo supplied by CFSEU-BC)
Diego Maradona Saed, 23, faces eight charges in relation to organized crime involvement, drug trafficking, weapons and possession. (Photo supplied by CFSEU-BC)
Police say Diego Saed, Lowley and Medina, have not been found and are wanted on arrest warrants. Anyone with information is asked to contact their local police agency.
