RCMP, BC gang unit says long-term investigation stopped motorcycle gang from setting up shop in Kamloops – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca

The RCMP and BC’s Joint Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) are conducting a lengthy investigation they say was preventing an outlaw biker gang from setting up a clubhouse in Kamloops.

In a press conference held on Wednesday morning, Kamloops RCMP Said that the troop’s Targeted Enforcement Unit launched an investigation Throttle Lockers Motorcycle Club in 2017.

The club is considered a “support club” for kelowna Chapter of Hell Angels.

More than two years later, in November 2019, the RCMP and CFSEU ​​raided the Sunshine Garden superstore in Valleyview as well as two Kamloops homes.

Police say the raid resulted in several seizures:

• cash over $33,000
• 174 grams fentanyl
• 704 grams cocaine
• 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine
• a handgun with ammunition
• an airsoft replica handgun
• Throttle Lockers and Hell’s Angels Apparel
• Items related to drug trafficking, including brass knuckles, digital scales and clear drug score sheets, and cash-counting machines

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Two people were arrested as part of the raid, a third was arrested in 2020. With the court process unfolding, all three are out of custody on conditions.

Sean Carlisle, 49, of the Falklands

• 3 cases of cocaine smuggling
• 1 count of selling cannabis contrary to the Cannabis Act

Gel Koti of Kamloops, 53,

• 2 cases of cocaine smuggling
• 1 count of smuggled fentanyl
• 3 cases of possession for the purpose of smuggling
• 1 count of conspiracy to commit a prosecutable offense — smuggling of fentanyl

Jacob Cavanagh, 29, of Kamloops

• 1 count of possession for the purpose of smuggling
• 1 count of conspiracy to commit a prosecutable offense — smuggling of fentanyl

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Police say the investigation and arrest prevented Throttle Lockers from setting up a clubhouse locally.

Kamloops RCMP Superintendent. Sid Leckie praised its predecessor, Superit. Brad Mueller, as well as the former Chief of Staff Sgt of Serious Crimes. Thanks to Simon Pillay for his efforts to initiate the investigation and look into it.

Leckie noted that there had been several high-profile violent incidents in Kamloops, including a murder related to organized crime and the drug trade, when the 2017 investigation began.

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