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DPD gang unit seeing results

A new high-visibility Delta Police team to deal with the increase in gang violence has been busy
Violence suppresion team
Delta Police have provided an update on activity of its new Violence Suppression Team during the May long weekend.

A new high-visibility Delta Police team to deal with the increase in gang violence has been busy, with a number of contacts with confirmed gang members and associates.

According to DPD, officers in this new unit are targeting individuals with previous negative police contacts and/or violent history.

Here are highlights from May 19-22:

• 15 people arrested over the four-day period, primarily under Motor Vehicle Act and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

• Two prohibited drivers stopped, both facing new prohibited driving charges. One driver linked to a gang active in the current conflict.

• One large sword seized. Driver well known to police.

• One teen driver fled into oncoming traffic, when police tried to stop him. No pursuit, but his father (registered owner) ended up with more than $1,000 in violation tickets thanks to his son’s driving.