A Burnaby man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant related to human trafficking charges was arrested after a dramatic Surrey traffic stop last week.
On Friday at about 11:20 p.m., Surrey RCMP’s anti-gang squad pulled over a vehicle in the 13200 block of Old Yale Road, according to a police news release.
The driver and passenger tried to flee on foot but didn’t make it far before they were both arrested, the release said.
As the driver was running away, police said he dropped a loaded handgun, and officers seized the weapon.
The alleged driver, 27-year old Loukman Abdullah of Montreal, has now been charged with several firearms offences, including possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm and willfully obstructing police.
His alleged passenger, 33-year-old Mali Jean of Burnaby, was also arrested, and further investigation revealed he was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for human trafficking.
“This is just one example of how proactive police work can help disrupt criminal activity, and in this case, take two suspects and a loaded firearm off our streets,” Surrey RCMP spokesperson Const. Sarbjit Sangha said in the release.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Surrey RCMP at 604-599-0502. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.solvecrime.ca.
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