Image: Supplied by Abbotsford PD / A 39-year-old Abbotsford man was arrested for drug trafficking after he strangely entered a school, fled, and then was apprehended by Abbotsford police near Bakerview Centre for Learning.

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Abbotsford drug trafficker

Abbotsford man enters school, flees, gets arrested for drug trafficking and remains in custody

Oct 25, 2022 | 3:44 PM

ABBOTSFORD — An Abbotsford man who entered a school last week got more than he bargained after he wound up behind bars for drug trafficking.

The odd case unfolded when Abbotsford Police Department personnel responded to Bakerview Centre for Learning on Wednesday, October 19 at 1:58 p.m. for a report of a suspicious man who had entered the school in the 32600 block of Marshall Road.

School administration immediately confronted the man by asking him to leave the school. As a result, the school was placed on lockdown as a safety precaution. Abbotsford Police Youth Squad and patrol officers arrived at the school within two minutes of the call. The man had fled the area but was located a short distance away and in possession of a large quantity of illicit drugs.

Although the investigation showed no trafficking was conducted on school grounds, 39-year-old Sunpreet Monga of Abbotsford has been charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking. He remains in custody.

“This matter highlights the ongoing effective relationship between the AbbyPD’s Youth Squad and the Abbotsford School District. The strength of our collaboration led to the swift arrest of this repeat offender and demonstrates our shared goal to keep our schools safe,” said Inspector Kevin Murray.

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Constable Art Stele added, “This case illustrates the strong working relationship the Abbotsford Police Department has with the Abbotsford School District, as we collectively work together, ensuring a safe environment for our schools. AbbyPD’s School Liaison Officers are committed and dedicated to building and fostering relations with the schools they police and dedicate themselves to being role models to the pupils they serve.”

The AbbyPD Youth Squad continues to investigate this incident. If you have any information that can assist, please call the Abbotsford Police Department at 604-859-5225.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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