More Lower Mainland gang members named by police, in interest of public safety

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – B.C.’s anti-gang unit has shared the names and photos of several more known gang members in the Lower Mainland, amid the ongoing gang conflict that has seen several daylight shootings in recent weeks.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) says these people have been “connected to the current spike in violence” and pose a “significant threat” to the public.

Investigators have identified: Shakiel Basra, 26, Albert Dario, 26, Barinder Dhaliwal, 37, Meninder Dhaliwal, 27, Samroop Gill, 28, Sumdish Gill, 27, Damion Ryan, 40, Amarpreet Samra, 26, Ravinder Samra, 34, Joseph Whitlock, 28, and Min Zin, 21.

On May 18, 2021, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia shared the names and photos of 11 gang members, asking people to stay away from them. (Courtesy: CFSEU-BC)

“CFSEU-BC is advising the public to avoid any interaction with these 11 individuals, as police believe these individuals may be targets for future violence,” reads a statement from the police agency.

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On Monday, police in Vancouver shared the names and photos of six gang members they also believe may also be targets of violence. Police believe that violence will continue and escalate.