Vancouver Police Seize Drugs, Make Arrests in Downtown Eastside Crime Group

Weapons, violence, drugs: Life at the West Hotel, where crime group was dismantled by VPD

"That block has been infiltrated by drug dealers and those carrying out gang-related crime," West Hotel owner Chris Wall says

Police Arrest 3 in Connection With Alleged Criminal Network Operating in Downtown Vancouver Hotel

Vancouver police say a recent investigation allegedly uncovered a criminal operation in a Downtown Eastside hotel meant for low-income individuals. As a result of the six-week investigation, three people have been arrested and police seized $336,000 worth of illegal drugs and thousands of dollars’ worth of stolen goods that were earmarked for sale on the black market, according to an Oct. 22 Vancouver Police Department (VPD) news release. “Despi…

Vancouver police bust criminal network operating out of Downtown Eastside hotel - BC

Three people have now been arrested, $336,000 in toxic drugs were seized and thousands of dollars in stolen goods recovered following a six-week investigation.

Vancouver police seize drugs, make arrests in Downtown Eastside crime group

VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they've arrested three men and seized numerous weapons along with thousands of dollars' worth of drugs and stolen merchandise from what they describe as a Downtown Eastside crime group.

VPD investigation targets Downtown Eastside crime group - Vancouver Police Department

Vancouver – A six-week Vancouver Police investigation has led to three arrests, the seizure of $336,000 in toxic drugs from a Downtown Eastside rooming house, and recovery of thousands of dollars in stolen property earmarked for sale on the illicit market. “Despite a drop in violence throughout the Downtown Eastside, there are continued concerns about criminal activity impacting the community,” says Sergeant Steve Addison. “As a result of this i…