Kim Bolan
@kimbolan.bsky.social
Award-winning Canadian journalist at the Vancouver Sun/Postmedia covering organized crime. Canucks fan since 1970 (sigh) kbolan@postmedia.com 604-219-5740 WhatsApp/Signal
FINAL story on today's news conference about CFSEU shutting down a large-scale clandestine lab and seizing 44 firearms. Four suspects were arrested/released as the investigation continues: vancouversun.com/news/bc-anti...
B.C. anti-gang police make arrests in Abbotsford drug lab and gun investigation
One of the suspects was arrested in Abbotsford, one in Surrey and two in Enderby. Read more.
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On Monday, the Sinaloa kingpin known as El Mayo was sentenced in New York to life in prison. An alleged Surrey associate of El Mayo's is seeking to delay a civil forfeiture trial that was set to begin in B.C. Supreme Court Aug. 4. My update: vancouversun.com/news/crime/s...
Surrey defendant seeks to delay Sinaloa-linked forfeiture case
The B.C. government wants two Surrey houses owned by James Sclater, worth almost $4 million, forfeited as proceeds of illicit activity
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Rookie Surrey Mountie Dawwd Soukary was determined to aid his gangster buddies. Here's how the RCMP's Anti-Corruption Unit took him down. He will be sentenced next month. vancouversun.com/news/how-maj...
How a major undercover investigation nabbed a corrupt rookie Surrey Mountie
Dawwd Soukary had been a Mountie for less than six months when a tip came in to the Surrey detachment on Aug. 2, 2020. Kim Bolan reports.
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A former VPD officer who killed a girlfriend in 1993 and a common-law spouse in 1996 is granted day parole. The son of victim Patti Ducharme said his family is “profoundly disappointed, shocked and heartbroken by the Parole Board of Canada’s decision.” vancouversun.com/news/crime/f...
Day parole granted for former Vancouver police officer who killed two women
Now 66, Brock Graham will have to live in a halfway house, report any relationships with women and stay off dating sites
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Despite no charges in Canada after last week's arrest of 4 BC men in the FBI's Operation Hard Ball probe, the BC govt filed a second civil forfeiture suit - this one against accused smuggler Ravinder Dhanda. It comes days after a suit was filed against Garinder Deo vancouversun.com/news/bc-goes...
B.C. goes after second accused trafficker charged in U.S. probe
Alleged Surrey drug kingpin charged after U.S. investigation should have to forfeit Surrey properties to B.C. government, new lawsuit says.
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UPDATE: BC gangster Garinder Deo has been arrested in France. He could face extradition proceedings to be sent directly to the US.
Kim Bolan@kimbolan.bsky.social · 4w agoThe FBI is looking for BC gangster Garinder Deo, charged in California for drug distribution for an Indian gang involved in extortion and contract killings. The BC govt has now filed a lawsuit to seize $11 million of his assets. vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
Just an update - the hearing involving these 3 BC men was adjourned and nothing can be reported from court today.
Kim Bolan@kimbolan.bsky.social · 4w agoI'm down at BC Supreme Court for an appearance by three BC men accused of drug trafficking in the US Tuesday after a massive investigation into the Bishnoi gang and 2 other groups. There is a ban on publication for this hearing so I won't be able to report details.
The FBI is looking for BC gangster Garinder Deo, charged in California for drug distribution for an Indian gang involved in extortion and contract killings. The BC govt has now filed a lawsuit to seize $11 million of his assets. vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
B.C. wants millions in assets from accused in massive U.S. drug and extortion case
The B.C. government wants to keep three properties owned by an accused drug smuggler who allegedly aided an Indian-based gang involved in extortions
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I'm down at BC Supreme Court for an appearance by three BC men accused of drug trafficking in the US Tuesday after a massive investigation into the Bishnoi gang and 2 other groups. There is a ban on publication for this hearing so I won't be able to report details.
Our follow-up story on the U.S. charges against Bishnoi gangsters and alleged drug traffickers in B.C. The RCMP is not commenting on a U.S. allegation the accused worked with a corrupt CBSA official in B.C. vancouversun.com/news/crime/u...
U.S. charges against Bishnoi welcomed, but more should be done in Canada
Two former police officers say it's concerning that American police can bring charges, while Canadian police appear to be unable to
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U.S. indicts dozens linked to Bishnoi gang and other transnational crime groups, including BC residents. Two Bishnoi leaders ordered the 2023 murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, one of three indictments says vancouversun.com/news/crime/u...
U.S. indicts Bishnoi gang leaders and others in B.C. for trafficking, violence
Several B.C. gangsters are among 24 arrested and charged in a sweeping U.S. indictment targeting India's Bishnoi gang and other transnational criminals.
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Details of the investigation into a January extortion shooting in Surrey contained in civil forfeiture case to seize vehicle: vancouversun.com/news/bc-civi...
B.C. civil forfeiture office targets vehicle used in Surrey extortion shooting
No charges have yet been laid but the B.C. government wants to keep the 22-year-old Honda Civic driven by the suspects. Find out more.
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An emotional day here in Ahakista, Ireland on the 41st anniversary of the Air India bombing that left 329 dead. Families of victims joined locals who were also impacted when the plane went down off shore near here. My report: vancouversun.com/news/air-ind... via
Air India flight 182: 41 years later, tears of gratitude linger at Irish memorial for victims
“There's a learning here - which is about seeing humanity in others and caring for others in their deepest, darkest hours.” - Nisha Thampi, who was just six when her mother was killed
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I spent a few weeks investigating how suspected Brothers Keepers hitman Naseem Mohammed lived and died. IHIT says there are 4 suspects in his January murder. vancouversun.com/news/short-l...
'Someone will turn on you': The short life and violent death of an alleged Surrey gang hitman
The cautionary tale of a notorious Brothers Keeper gangster and alleged hitman who was found shot to death in a burning Surrey house.
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Canadian govt official just confirmed that BC fugitive/Wolfpack associate Denis Ivziku was arrested in Mexico May 14 and is currently in the extradition process. He is wanted on 2022 drug conspiracy charges out of Manitoba. UPDATED STORY: vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
B.C. fugitive in major Manitoba drug case arrested in Mexico
Denis Ivziku, 28, was picked up in Cancun by Mexican authorities earlier this month after receiving information on his whereabouts from the RCMP
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B.C. fugitive and Wolfpack associate Denis Ivziku was arrested near Cancun, according to Mexican reports. I couldn’t get confirmation from Canadian authorities. He was charged in 2022 in the massive Project Divergent case. vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
B.C. fugitive in major Manitoba drug case reportedly arrested in Mexico
Denis Ivziku, 28, was picked up in Cancun by Mexican authorities earlier this month after receiving information on his whereabouts from the RCMP
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Hells Angel Jaswinder Basi was at the Surrey business targeted by shooters Thursday afternoon. He was uninjured. Basi is a former Haney Angel, now with the Ontario Nomads. vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Hells Angel apparent target of Surrey shooting Thursday
A full-patch Hells Angel was uninjured after someone opened fire at a Surrey auto spa business Thursday afternoon.
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Surrey drug smuggler claimed to US informants that he worked with some of the world's biggest criminal organizations. Now he's been sentenced in LA to 6.5 years. vancouversun.com/news/crime/s...
Surrey drug kingpin sentenced to 6½ years in a U.S. prison
Opinder Sian, 38, pleaded guilty last November to conspiracy for his role in smuggling methamphetamine around the globe
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B.C. wants a Langley condo and Surrey house forfeited for links to alleged drug and firearms traffickers: vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
B.C. seeks two properties from alleged drug and gun traffickers
The B.C. government wants two Lower Mainland residences and several luxury vehicles forfeited by alleged drug and firearms traffickers
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More progress in B.C. extortion crisis - charges laid against 22-year-old in 3 separate incidents last December: vancouversun.com/news/crime/c...
Charges laid in extortion cases in Surrey and Abbotsford
Gursewak Singh was initially arrested by Abbotsford police on Dec. 17, 2025, after a business in the 31000-block of King Road was shot.
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Justice Martha Devlin has released an electronic version of her reasons for acquitting former RCMP William Majcher on a charge of "engaging in preparatory acts to commit an offence" under Canada's Security of Information Act www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/2...
2026 BCSC 879 R. v. Majcher
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Preliminary story on fatal Surrey shooting. Source says victim had links to the Brothers Keepers gang: vancouversun.com/news/crime/h...
Homicide team called in after fatal Surrey shooting
The dead victim was left hanging out of a silver-coloured vehicle, cash on the ground in front of him, according to a photo sent to Postmedia
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Surprise guilty plea on one count of breach of trust from former rookie Surrey Mountie, who quit in 2021 while under investigation. vancouversun.com/news/former-...
Former Surrey Mountie pleads guilty after corruption investigation
A former Surrey RCMP officer who was hanging around with gangsters has pleaded guilty to breach of trust. Find out more.
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Was filling in for my colleague Susan Lazaruk at the Bill Majcher trial today when the Crown abruptly closed its case right when another witness was expected to be called. Susan will be back at the trial tomorrow. My story: vancouversun.com/news/prosecu...
Prosecution closes its case against former Mountie accused of planning to help China in surprise move
The judge-alone trial is testing the prosecution theory that William Majcher planned to help the Chinese government repatriate a permanent Canadian resident
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An update on the Jamie Bacon story I broke yesterday. The Correctional Service Canada explained that because Bacon served his full term, the CSC had no jurisdiction over him. So police obtained a "peace bond" in court so that conditions could be imposed. vancouversun.com/news/bc-gang...
Gangster Jamie Bacon, convicted in Surrey Six murders, released from prison
Jamie Bacon has been released from prison less than six years after he was sentenced for murder conspiracy that led to deaths of six men.
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Notorious gangster who sent killers to Surrey's Balmoral Tower has been released from prison. But Jamie Bacon is not expected to return to B.C. vancouversun.com/news/bc-gang...
Gangster Jamie Bacon, convicted in Surrey Six murders, released from prison
Jamie Bacon has been released from prison less than six years after he was sentenced for murder conspiracy that led to deaths of six men.
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Drugs, gun and cash found at Port Coquitlam house during arrest of murder suspect. BC wants to keep the cash: vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
B.C. wants to keep cash found at Port Coquitlam home of accused killer
Details of the drugs and cash found during Alan Taheri's arrest are laid out in a lawsuit filed against Taheri by B.C.'s director of civil forfeiture
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Surrey gang cops all reassigned as staffing shortages continue. vancouversun.com/news/crime/s...
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