A new homicide team is being formed in the Lower Mainland, the B.C. government says, to specifically investigate and address gang-related deaths, Vancouver City News reported.
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth announced the Integrated Gang Homicide Team (IGHT) Thursday, saying it will also focus on improving “intelligence co-ordination related to gang activities.”
“Gang violence and organized crime impacts all of us, and we are coordinating with local, provincial, and federal agencies to ensure we are taking the right steps to keep people safe and hold those responsible for gang-related activities accountable for their actions,” said Farnworth.
“This is a top priority for our government. We are continuing to work alongside our policing partners to curb gang violence, and the development of this team is an important step forward in this collective responsibility.”
