Evidence linked to a Fraser Valley drug trafficking investigation involving Tyler Missen, who has now been sentenced. (Image Credit: Abbotsford PD.)
Judicial sentence

Police welcome prison term for drug trafficker linked to rings in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley

Aug 31, 2026 | 1:23 PM

CHILLIWACK/ABBOTSFORD/LANGLEY – Police in Chilliwack say a Langley man charged in connection with a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigation spanning Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley has been sentenced to over 11 years in prison.

RCMP spokesperson Corporal Carmen Kiener says the Chilliwack RCMP Priority Target Team launched an investigation in April 2026 into a drug trafficking network operating in Chilliwack, Abbotsford and Langley. Chilliwack police operatives were assisted by the Abbotsford PD, Langley RCMP and the Integrated Emergency Response Team. The investigation led to the arrest of three people and the execution of search warrants at several locations on June 29, 2026.

Police seized significant amounts of suspected controlled substances, firearms, vehicles, and Canadian currency. 

Police seizure.
Police seizure. (Image Credit: Abbotsford PD.)

On July 2, 2026, Tyler Missen of Langley was charged with multiple drug trafficking and firearms offences. He entered guilty pleas while in custody.

Last Wednesday, August 26, Missen was sentenced to 11.5 years, with approximately 10 years and 10 months remaining to be served.

Police investigation.
Police investigation. (Image Credit: AbbyPD.)

“This sentence reflects the serious consequences associated with trafficking dangerous drugs and illegally possessing firearms,” said Cpl. Stephan Mendela of the Chilliwack RCMP. “This investigation removed significant quantities of harmful drugs from our communities and demonstrates the impact of strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies.”

A forfeiture order will also be pursued through the courts involving property seized during the investigation that remains in the possession of the Chilliwack RCMP.

The Chilliwack RCMP acknowledged the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the Abbotsford Police Department, Langley RCMP, and the IERT for their collaboration throughout this investigation.

“Their collective efforts were instrumental in bringing this matter before the courts and achieving this outcome,” Cpl. Kiener said.

Over a year ago, Abbotsford Police Patrol officers observed a man known to be involved in local drug trafficking operating a motor vehicle while prohibited from driving in April 2025. Officers followed the vehicle and subsequently arrested the driver, later identified as 36-year-old Tyler Missen. During the arrest, officers located illicit drugs and a handgun in his possession.

As a result of this arrest, the Abbotsford Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit launched Project Interruption, targeting Missen and his involvement in drug trafficking within Abbotsford. Over the course of these two investigations, officers executed several search warrants, including one at a residence in the 31100 block of Deertrail Dr. These enforcement actions resulted in the seizure of more than 12 kg of illicit drugs, including carfentanil, cocaine, and crystal meth. Investigators also seized more than $60k in Canadian currency, body armour, a firearm, and several loaded magazines.

“The quantity of drugs seized, particularly carfentanil—a highly potent synthetic opioid—had the potential to cause significant harm within the community,” Abbotsford PD spokesperson Sgt. Paul Walker previously said. “The seizure of these drugs, firearms, and proceeds of crime represents a substantial disruption to local drug trafficking activities and reinforces AbbyPD’s commitment to targeting individuals who profit from the sale of dangerous illicit substances. Illegal drugs and firearms continue to pose significant risks to public safety, contributing to addiction, violence, and community harm. AbbyPD remains committed to disrupting drug trafficking networks, removing illegal firearms and enhancing public safety through proactive enforcement and intelligence-led investigations.”

The Abbotsford PD files were 2025-13896 and 2025-18536.