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Guns, drugs, vehicles seized

RCMP in Surrey arrested eight people and seized a huge quantity of drugs, a cache of firearms, several motorcycles and a high-end vehicle as a result of a stolen vehicle investigation.

The Surrey RCMP Auto Crime Target Team began its investigation August 15 after spotting a stolen 2018 Audi Q7 in the 10600-block of 137A Street in Surrey.

Air surveillance was used to track the vehicle to a nearby parking garage where the alleged driver and an accomplice were tracked to a home in the 10600 block of 137A Street.

RCMP were able to arrest eight people associated with the home; three of whom were held in custody for a court appearance.  
 
The following day, ACTT executed a search warrant at the home with the assistance of the Surrey Drug Unit, and the Surrey Gang Enforcement Team.
 
As a result of this investigation, police seized: 
 

  • 6 firearms
  • 2 loaded sawed-off shotguns
  • 2 sawed-off rifles
  • 2 handguns
  • 4 stolen motorcycles
  • 1 stolen Audi Q7
  • 1 crossbow
  • Hundreds of rounds of various firearms ammunition
  • Body armour
  • A variety of swords and knives
  • 1744 doses of suspected heroin 
  • 636 doses of suspected cocaine 
  • 45 doses of suspected crack cocaine 
  • 34 doses of suspected methamphetamine 
  • 302 doses of suspected marijuana
  • 92 doses of suspected marijuana shatter

 
Robert Leo Jones, 37, of Richmond has been charged with possession of stolen property over $5000, driving while disqualified and breaching court-imposed conditions.
 
No other charges have been laid at this time as the investigation is on-going.
 
"This investigation and seizure highlight the importance of reporting property crime," stated Cpl. Chris Kajan. "In this case, a reported stolen vehicle was the catalyst which allowed us to remove six guns from the street, and gather valuable evidence and information for our continued efforts to address criminal activity in Surrey."



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