Judy moneyAbbotsford: The Abbotsford Police Department Gang Task Force made their third arrest in the past two weeks of young people connected to the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict. The Gang Task Force continue to target their efforts on individuals involved in the Lower Mainland Gang Conflict and to improve public safety through this targeted enforcement.

Jonathan Abel Flores (18 years old) and Cody Anthony McClain (21 years old) were arrested on June 27 at 3 pm after the Gang Task Force conducted a vehicle stop. Police located $2000 cash, a bag containing 70 pre-packaged pieces of fentanyl, other drugs including cocaine and 5 cell phones.

Flores and McClain were remanded in custody today on numerous charges. Jonathan Abel Flores (18 years old) is charged with one count of each of Trafficking in fentanyl and two counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Cody Anthony McClain (21 years old) is charged with five counts of Trafficking in fentanyl, four counts of Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking, and two counts of breaching his conditions. Cody McClain was released on June 8, 2017 with similar charges.

Please contact the Abbotsford Police Gang Task Force for information on warning signs for gang involvement and risk factors as well as help with getting yourself or someone you care about out of the gang life. Contact us at helpyouth@abbypd.ca or call 604-864-4777.