The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit – British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) is a part of the

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(RCMP) "E" Division, mandated to provide support and investigation into complex and diverse criminal activities in BC. It is modelled after other CFSEU units across the country and is currently staffed by RCMP officers and seconded officers from all 11 municipal police forces in British Columbia and

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. CFSEU-BC is tasked to expose, investigate, prosecute, dismantle, and disrupt organized criminal enterprises. The second mandate is to share intelligence with partners and to cooperate with, and assist other organized crime enforcement units at the national and international levels.

History

It was established in 2004 to facilitate the disruption and suppression of

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in BC and to support municipal police departments when public safety is deemed to be a priority. CFSEU-BC had undergone undercover operations, seized

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, cash and provided support in the rescue of Graham McMynn, son of businessman Robert McMynn.

Organization

The CFSEU-BC is made up of officers seconded from various law enforcement agencies in BC.

References

External links

CFSEU-BC Webpage
Divisions and units of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Law enforcement agencies of British Columbia {{BritishColumbia-stub