Surrey – A 31-year-old Surrey man is facing six criminal charges after a Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. (CFSEU-BC) investigation uncovered large amounts of drugs and cash.
The charges stem from an incident on August 24, 2024, when CFSEU-BC’s Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) attempted a traffic stop in Maple Ridge. The driver fled on foot but was quickly arrested. A search of the suspect and vehicle led to the seizure of:
- 1.157 kilograms of fentanyl
- 790 grams of cocaine
- 337 grams of methamphetamine
- 1.93 kilograms of cutting agents containing phenothiazine
- 26 grams of buprenorphine pills
- $40,085 in cash
- A Dodge Durango
Following a year-long review, on August 15, 2025, the BC Prosecution Service approved six charges against Nawfal Maher, including:
- Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl
- One count of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine
- One count of possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine
- One count of flight from police
Maher has been released under strict conditions, including a nightly curfew from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
“This investigation highlights the proactive work of our Uniform Gang Enforcement Team, who are strategically deployed to disrupt gang activity before it escalates,” said Cpl. Sarbjit K. Sangha, CFSEU-BC media relations officer. “By taking harmful drugs and illicit cash off the street, UGET sends a clear message that drug traffickers will face enforcement and accountability.”