B.C. crime news: Traffic stop in Surrey nets fentanyl, cocaine, meth | Police seek two suspects in Delta arson

B.C.'s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit seized about 3.5 kilograms of illicit drugs during a traffic stop in Surrey on March 24, 2026. Photo by CFSEU

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Traffic stop in Surrey nets 3.5 kg of fentanyl, cocaine and meth

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Two people were arrested after more than three kilograms of illicit drugs were found in a vehicle, police say.

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Officers with B.C.’s anti-gang unit, the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C., pulled the car over on March 24 as part of an enforcement effort.

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During the search, officers found 3.5 kilograms of drugs in bulk and vacuum-sealed bags. The drugs seized included nearly 1.3 kilograms of fentanyl in purple, yellow and red, about one kilogram of cocaine, and 1.15 kilogram of methamphetamine.

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B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit seized nearly 1.3 kilograms of fentanyl in different colours, about one kilogram of cocaine, and 1.15 kilogram of methamphetamine from a vehicle and arrested two people on March 24, 2026. Submitted photo: CFSEU Photo by CFSEU

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One person was found to be in violation of his study permit conditions and remains in Canada Border Services Agency custody. Another person was issued a speeding ticket and received a seven-month driving prohibition.

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Sgt. Sarbjhit K. Sangha, spokeswoman for the CFSEU, said the seizure represents a “significant financial blow to organized crime.”

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No charges have been laid; the investigation is ongoing.

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Police seek two suspects in Delta arson

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Delta police are looking for two suspects in an arson that destroyed a Delta home last spring.

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The fire broke out at a home in the 11500-block of 84A Avenue in North Delta in the early morning hours of April 3, 2025.

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When officers arrived just before 4 a.m., they found the house fully engulfed in flames.

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Everyone inside the house were evacuated and no one was injured.

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Investigators later ruled the fire to be arson.

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On Thursday, Delta police released photos and a video of two individuals believed to be involved.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Delta Police Department at 604-940-7321 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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Abbotsford police recover more than 20 stolen catalytic converters

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Abbotsford police praised a quick-thinking caller for leading them to a van filled with stolen catalytic converters.

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Police said the person called police after noticing someone who appeared to be cutting catalytic converters from vehicles in the area of Whatcom Road and Highway 1 on Wednesday.

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Officers arrived within six minutes and arrested the suspect. More than 20 catalytic converters were found in a van, which was seized as offence-related property.

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Charges are expected to be laid.

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Abbotsford police recovered more than 20 catalytic converters after a bystander reported suspicious activity to police. Photo by Facebook/Abbotsford Police Depar

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