B.C. man denied bail in multinational U.S. drug extradition probe
One of three B.C. men arrested earlier in July was denied bail as part of extradition preparations after a multinational investigation led by the RCMP and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The three are named in a separate indictment that alleges Ravinder Singh Dhanda led a drug distribution network smuggling bulk quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine to trafficking organizations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, and that a person from the Canada Border Services Agency provided information to assist smuggling; two co-accused have upcoming bail hearings and all face possible extradition to the United States.
One suspect was denied bail amid U.S. extradition proceedings.
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The arrests took place in early July during Operation Hard Ball. The RCMP worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Bail hearings and extradition proceedings to the United States are expected next.
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