Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate Raj Kumar Mehmi, a Surrey truck driver convicted of smuggling 80 kilograms of cocaine into Canada. Despite being found guilty in September 2022, Mehmi remains at large after fleeing to India just before his sentencing.
Mehmi, 60, was sentenced in absentia to 15 years in prison for drug-related charges by the Surrey Provincial Court on November 16, 2023. He is also subject to a lifetime ban on firearms and a global Red Notice has been issued for his arrest.
The BC RCMP urges anyone with information on Mehmi’s whereabouts to avoid direct contact but immediately notify local law enforcement or report sightings anonymously to BC Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
This case underscores the joint efforts of law enforcement agencies to apprehend Mehmi and prevent any potential risks to public safety. Updates on the investigation will be provided at a press conference held today.
