BC's civil forfeiture program is releasing two vehicles formerly used by gangs and in the drug-trade -- for community use. Vehicles once involved in gang related lifestyles will now be used specifically to fight the kind of dirty work they used to do. Sergeant Lindsey Houghton - with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. "In this case we're … [Read more...]
Gang lawyer asks for no jail time
A Vernon lawyer who gave the Greeks gang he worked for information leading to the murders of two men is pleading for no time behind bars. William Mastop's lawyer says a conditional sentence which may include house arrest is suitable. David Crossin says the 46-year old who spent ten years working for convicted gang leader Peter Manolakos has … [Read more...]
Police deny new gang war has started, but admit violence could escalate
They're not calling it a full-scale gang war yet, but BC's specialized organized crime investigators admit they're hoping 2013 won't be a repeat of 2009. "Anyone who's involved in the criminal lifestyle should be extremely cautious about their personal safety." Sergeant Lindsey Houghton with BC's Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit says even … [Read more...]
Two gang associates charged after visiting Port Coquitlam gun range
Two men with gang ties have been charged after allegedly firing weapons at a Port Coquitlam gun range – and breaking their prohibition order. B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit arrested the pair back on Dec. 21. Matin Pouyan, 31, and Bi Dong “Adam” Lam, 25, each face a charge of possession of a firearm contrary … [Read more...]
Lawyer pleads guilty to gang connections
A Vernon lawyer has pleaded guilty to associating with a gang. In BC Supreme Court in Vancouver, William Mastop has admitted to participating in activities of a criminal organization. He had been slated to go to trial by jury next month. The lawyer was charged almost three years ago, and accused of associating with the Vernon-based gang known as … [Read more...]
Gang police in Canada react to marijuana votes in US
Now that voters in Washington and Colorado have said yes to de-criminalizing marijuana, it's still business as usual for police in Canada. Sergeant Lindsey Houghton with the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of BC says it could be a long time before those initiatives become law. "You're talking about the possession of about an ounce which I … [Read more...]
09/16/2012 – Open Your Spiritual Channels with Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha
Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha is a world-renowned soul healer, inspired teacher, and divine channel. He was trained as a conventional medical doctor and a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. The founder of the Institute of Soul Healing and Enlightenment and the Love Peace Harmony Movement, Master Sha is a grandmaster of many ancient … [Read more...]
Man accuses gang unit of unfair treatment
A community activist alleges police told him to leave a Cactus Club in Abbotsford, and then cuffed him after he politely disagreed.But the Chief Officer of the Gang Enforcement Unit has a different version of events...Appearing on CKNW's "World Today Weekend," Mo Dhaliwal suggested that he ended up in a police car after getting kicked out of a … [Read more...]
09/15/2012 – Open Your Spiritual Channels with Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha
Dr. and Master Zhi Gang Sha is a world-renowned soul healer, inspired teacher, and divine channel. He was trained as a conventional medical doctor and a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. The founder of the Institute of Soul Healing and Enlightenment and the Love Peace Harmony Movement, Master Sha is a grandmaster of many ancient … [Read more...]