The 11 men identified pose a significant threat to public safety because of their "ongoing nexus to violence" says the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C.
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A day after Vancouver police issued a rare public warning related to six “targeted” gangsters, B.C.’s anti-gang agency has released a poster featuring the names and photos of more men who could be marked for violence.
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit said the 11 people on its list pose a risk to anyone near them throughout the Lower Mainland.
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The poster features three men identified by the Vancouver Police Department, as well as eight others from various gangs involved in the violent Lower Mainland conflict that has left 41 dead or injured so far this year.
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Palmer says neither Ryan nor the other five identified Monday are currently wanted by police. He said releasing their names is in the interest of public safety, similar to when police release the name and photo of a sex offender who has moved into the community.