Vancouver police have seized a large amount of weapons, cash and drugs in what they're calling a "sophisticated" trafficking network believed to be linked to the United Nations gang.
Early last month, officers in the southeast district of Vancouver were tipped off about the group, leading to the simultaneous search Thursday of three homes in Vancouver and Richmond.
Officers seized a handgun, two replica guns, body armour, about $50,000 in cash and a significant amount of cocaine and heroin. Five cars allegedly used for transporting drugs were also seized.
Four men have since been arrested: two from Richmond aged 22 and 31, a 25-year-old Surrey resident, and a 25-year-old from Vancouver. They could face drugs and weapon charges.
The seizures and arrests "will significantly disrupt the street level distribution of drugs in this region of Vancouver," said Insp. Mike Serr.
