On October 29, 2018 the Surrey Gang Enforcement Team (SGET) began an investigation in to a report of Uttering Threats, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Investigators believe the alleged threats, were related to the ongoing drug trade and gang conflict amongst parties known to one another.
The investigation included the execution of a search warrant on November 2, 2018 at a residence in the Newton area of Surrey, where officers seized 2 starter pistols, a BB Gun, and an air-soft replica pistol.
During the investigation officers also seized quantities of suspected cocaine, suspected fentanyl, and suspected crack cocaine, as well as other items consistent with drug trafficking. Approximately $4200 in cash believed to be proceeds of street level drug sales was also located and seized.
Eighteen-year-old, Sagar VIRK, of Surrey has been charged with two counts of Uttering Threats and three counts of Breach of Conditions.
Twenty one-year-old Sandeep MATHROO, of Surrey, has been charged with one count of Assault with Weapon, count of use imitation firearm while committing assault with weapon, Utter Threats, use of imitation while committing Utter threats, Mischief, and resist or obstruct a peace officer.
Twenty one-year-old Manjit BAHIA, of Surrey has been charged has been charged with one count of Assault with Weapon, count of use imitation firearm while committing assault with weapon, Utter Threats, use of imitation while committing Utter threats, and Mischief.
All three of the accused have been remanded to custody, pending bail hearings.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502, or contact Crime Stoppers if you wish to remain anonymous, at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.