Multiple DEPORTED As RCMP Hunts 70+ Cartel Foot Soldiers After Surrey & Alberta SHOOTINGS

In a massive escalation against organized crime, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has launched a multi-province crackdown targeting more than 70 suspected “foot soldiers” linked to international drug cartels. The surge in enforcement follows a string of violent shootings in Surrey, British Columbia, and rural Alberta that authorities believe signify a brutal turf war between foreign syndicates and local gangs.

The Enforcement Surge

The operation, which intensified over the last 48 hours, has already resulted in the immediate deportation of several foreign nationals found to be in violation of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Intelligence suggests these individuals were brought into Canada specifically to serve as “enforcers” or “muscle” for cartels looking to establish a foothold in the lucrative Western Canadian narcotics market.

“We are sending a clear message to those who think they can bring foreign gang violence to Canadian soil,” an RCMP spokesperson stated during a press briefing in Surrey. “If you are here to facilitate criminal activity on behalf of a cartel, you will be found, you will be detained, and you will be removed.”

Connecting the Crimes

The manhunt was triggered by a series of high-profile shootings that rocked residential neighborhoods. In Surrey, a targeted hit on a high-ranking gang member left two others injured and sent shockwaves through the community. Less than 24 hours later, a shootout at a remote property in Alberta revealed a sophisticated “staging area” filled with high-capacity firearms, body armor, and encrypted communication devices.

Ballistics and digital forensic evidence from both scenes allowed the RCMP’s Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) to connect the incidents to a single, centralized command structure. Federal agents believe a prominent Mexican-based cartel has been recruiting “foot soldiers” from both local street gangs and international networks to carry out hits and protect supply lines.

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The 70-Person Target List

The RCMP’s specialized units are currently hunting upwards of 70 individuals identified as “high-threat associates.” These targets are believed to be scattered across the Lower Mainland and the Alberta corridor.

The strategy is two-pronged:

    Criminal Prosecution: For those directly linked to the recent shootings and firearms trafficking.

    Administrative Removal: Leveraging the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to deport non-citizens involved in organized crime, bypassing lengthy criminal trials when immigration violations are clear.

Public Safety Concerns

The violence has sparked intense concern among residents in Surrey and Alberta, as many of the shootings occurred in broad daylight near parks and schools. Police have increased patrols and are utilizing “Combined Forces Special Enforcement Units” to monitor known gang hangouts.

Local leaders are praising the swift federal response. “The involvement of international cartels is a game-changer,” said a local council member. “We need the full weight of federal law enforcement to ensure our streets don’t become a battleground for foreign interests.”

As of Friday evening, the RCMP confirmed that 12 individuals are in custody, with five already processed for deportation. The hunt for the remaining suspects continues, with authorities warning the public that these individuals should be considered armed and extremely dangerous.

The investigation remains active, with further arrests expected as federal agencies track the financial trail backing these “foot soldiers.”