Image: Chilliwack RCMP / Chilliwack RCMP Corporal Michael Sabulsky (left) with Constable Fisher (right) and CVSE Officer Vriend (centre). 

By Mike Vanden Bosch

Officers lauded

Chilliwack-area officers lauded for investigation that uncovered network of fraud by local facility

Oct 21, 2025 | 7:11 AM

CHILLIWACK — Two members of the Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Unit and a CVSE officer have been recognized by a provincial agency for their commitment to diligently enforcing traffic safety and their roles in uncovering a major fraud investigation.

The BC Association of Chiefs of Police says it has proudly awarded its 2024 Traffic Safety Team Award to Corporal Sabulsky and Constable Fisher of the Chilliwack RCMP Traffic Unit, along with Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) Officer Vriend.

The annual award recognizes one team in all of British Columbia that demonstrates exceptional commitment to traffic safety and investigative excellence during the previous calendar year.

The award coincides with a major investigation that began in July 2024, when a traffic stop by Constable Fisher led to the discovery of widespread vehicle inspection fraud. Working in partnership, Corporal Sabulsky and CVSE Officer Vriend joined the investigation, uncovering a network of fraudulent inspection certificates issued by a local facility. Over a six-month span, the team pinpointed more than 12 dangerously defective vehicles that had been falsely certified as roadworthy. Investigators also located unsafe vehicles linked to thefts and drug trafficking, a used car dealership selling hazardous vehicles and a tow truck driver operating without insurance.

“This investigation exemplifies the highest standards of teamwork, investigative excellence, and dedication to public safety,” Cpl. Sabulsky said. “We are honoured to receive this recognition and proud of the impact our work has had on road safety and public trust.”

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In December 2024, the team seized inspection records, revealing further negligence—including a commercial fleet and even a “monster truck” deemed roadworthy despite its inability to occupy a single lane.

Police cited the following outcomes of the investigation:

• 250+ Notices and orders issued
• 750+ vehicle-related violation tickets
• 1,500+ enforcement statistics recorded
• 1.5 kg of fentanyl and methamphetamine seized
• $100,000+ in stolen property recovered
• Two firearms seized and traced to trafficking operations

As a direct result of this investigation, the inspection facility’s license and the inspector’s certification were ultimately revoked.