US EditionInternational fugitive returned to B.C. after being arrested in Middle East
- Cody Casey, one of Canada's most wanted fugitives, was arrested in Oman on October 5, 2024, and returned to British Columbia by April 24, 2025.
- Casey went into hiding on April 10, 2022, after he tampered with his ankle monitor just weeks prior to facing trial on 17 charges, which included fentanyl manufacturing and various firearms violations.
- The Vancouver Police conducted a lengthy investigation over the course of three years that involved 14 countries and concluded in the Middle East, demonstrating extensive cooperation across various jurisdictions.
- Phil Heard, who leads the Vancouver Police's Organized Crime unit, described Casey's capture as the result of a complicated investigation that involved exceptional teamwork and determination across several jurisdictions.
- After a six-month extradition effort involving Vancouver Police, the RCMP, and federal prosecutorial authorities, Casey is currently being held in custody at the Provincial Court in British Columbia.
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Canadian Fugitive Returned to Canada After 3-Year Global Search: Vancouver Police
One of Canada’s most wanted fugitives has been returned home after a three-year international manhunt that spanned 14 countries. The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said it had arrested and charged Cody Casey with drug crimes, including trafficking fentanyl, in 2020. However, while he was out on bail, he fled the country. Casey was caught in Oman in October 2024 by Royal Oman Police and was returned to Canada on April 24. He appeared in a B.C.…
A fugitive is extradited to British Columbia after his arrest in the Middle East - Canada French
A fugitive, one of the most wanted in Canada, is once again behind bars following a three-year investigation by the Vancouver Police Service, which took place in 14 countries and ended in the Middle East. Cody Casey has been back in Canada since April 24, after his arrest by the Oman Police on October 5, 2024, and an extradition procedure that lasted six months. Vancouver Police alleged that Cody Casey disappeared on April 10, 2022, after having…
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