Award-winning Vancouver Sun reporter covering organized crime. Author. kbolan@postmedia.com 604-219-5740 WhatsApp Now on Bluesky @kimbolan.bsky.social
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The first in my series about the international reach of BC gangs/criminal organizations. No paywall on the stories. Thanks to the Lieutenant Governor’s Journalism Fellowship, I was able to visit 6 countries to do research/interviews. vancouversun.com/feature/let…
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Another story on the Brothers Keepers and their link to Ontario’s Driftwood Crips: vancouversun.com/news/crime/…
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In the main story, I wrote about the life and death of purported Brothers Keepers hitman Naseem Mohammed: vancouversun.com/news/short-…
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RT @OPPCommissioner: I was deeply moved this morning by the outpouring of support from members of the community and our fellow first respon…
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I spent a few weeks investigating how suspected Brothers Keepers hitman Naseem Mohammed lived and died. IHIT says there are 4 suspects in his January murder. vancouversun.com/news/short-…
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Jun 11
SPS investigating early morning shots fired incident near 96 Ave and 133A St. Damage to exterior of residence, fortunately no one injured. Investigation in early stages, believed to be targeted. Anyone with info is asked to 604-599-0502. Details: bit.ly/3QyBYzu #SurreyBC
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BREAKING: @ASIRT_AB is investigating Edmonton police for the letter they sent to the Crown trying to influence the prosecution of Ashley Rattlesnake, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Nina Napope Dumais, 8.
Judge said EPS's letter may have obstructed justice.
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Kim Bolan retweeted
Jun 11
This morning, a Toronto Police Officer, Constable Marc Pinizzotto, was killed in the line of duty. This tragedy follows the death of OPP Constable Tarun Bali on Tuesday. Canada mourns the loss of these brave officers who dedicated their lives to protecting their communities.
My prayers are with their loved ones, their fellow officers, and their communities in this time of grief.
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Kim Bolan retweeted
Jun 10
World Cup visitors need to hear this:
Vancouver's toxic drug supply is deadly.
Don't buy drugs off the street. Don't buy pills from strangers. Don't assume something is safe because it looks like a prescription medication.
Counterfeit pills containing fentanyl are common, and people are dying because they don't know what's really in them.
As someone who survived addiction and multiple overdoses, I'm telling you: one bad decision can be your last. Stay safe.
Know the risks, World Cup visitors warned over Canada’s toxic drug supply
globalnews.ca/news/11897964/…
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Three men have entered guilty pleas and been sentenced in connection to Feb 2026 shooting incident. SPS’s Major Crime Section and Project Assurance secured evidence leading to charges against Harjot Singh, Taranveer Singh and Dayajeet Singh Billing. Info: bit.ly/4vEpYey
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1/2 SPS is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect in a stranger sexual assault involving a teenaged victim on June 6 around 4:30 pm near 188 St and 70 Ave. If you witnessed the incident or have info, please call 604-599-0502. Details: bit.ly/4exOsQZ #SurreyBC
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accused of running one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in Canadian history, Victoria mortgage broker Greg Martel's time on the run seems to have come to an end. Canada and the Republic of Georgia do not have a bilateral extradition treaty, but are party to multilateral treaties
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Greg Martel, a Victoria man who ran a Ponzi scheme, has been arrested in the country of Georgia, multiple sources tell CHEK News.
cheknews.ca/sources-say-vict…
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Our final story of the day on the latest developments in the ouster of Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski. A second board member resigns, calls for an investigation. vancouversun.com/news/surrey… via @VancouverSun
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Second Surrey Police Board member resigns after Chief Lipinski's surprising ouster. vancouversun.com/news/surrey… via @VancouverSun
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So many unanswered questions in the ouster of Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipinski, including why and how much this will cost. Story from my colleague @SobiaMoman vancouversun.com/news/surrey… via @VancouverSun
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Surrey Police Chief Norm Lipiniski was forced out of his position Monday. Big shake up in policing circles.
The Surrey Police Board has announced that Chief Constable Norm Lipinski has left Surrey Police Service. Deputy Chief Constable Todd Matsumoto has been appointed Interim Chief Constable. For more information read the Board's statement: bit.ly/43bfaZi
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Additional Criminal Code extortion charges have been approved for Damanjeet Singh and Pardaman Singh for an alleged shots fired incident at a residence on April 22, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4fkp7ed #SurreyBC
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IHIT has assumed conduct of a homicide investigation in #SurreyBC following a shooting incident where one male died on May 31, approx 12:22am in the area of 138 St and 62 Ave. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-877-551-IHIT (4448). Details: bit.ly/4ag6RiD
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Kim Bolan retweeted
May 29
The Victoria Police Department has seized, an estimated street value, up to $150-thousand in fentanyl and methamphetamine, plus a loaded firearm and other items, as part of an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act.
Read more: engagement.vicpd.ca/vicpd-in…
@ChiefVicPD
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