In the first five months of the year, Calgary saw 63 shootings double the five year average over the same time period, according to statistics provided by the Calgary Police Service (CPS). And while police use words like “organized crime,” “groups,” “networks,” and “allegiances,” they are loath to use the term “gang war.”
CALGARY The Calgary Police Service says the leader of a high-profile local drug network known as The Family was allegedly involved in human trafficking and warrants have been issued for an alleged accomplice. Investigators say at least two women were trafficked and at least one alleged they were assaulted if they did not comply with the demands of the leader and his associate. This group targeted women who were vulnerable to manipulation and control because of their addiction, said Staff Sgt. Jodi Gach. They preyed on at least two women that we currently know about, though we know they had a vast network in Calgary.
Alleged boss of huge Calgary organized crime network now accused of human trafficking
A Calgary man suspected of being the leader of a 500-person criminal organization involved in selling drugs faces new charges of trafficking of women for the purposes of prostitution, police say.
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Posted: Jan 12, 2021 9:36 AM MT | Last Updated: January 12
Lawrence Orubor, 52, left, is the alleged leader of a massive drug distribution network known as The Family. Shakir Jamal, 38, right, an alleged accomplice, is wanted on Canada-wide warrants.(Calgary Police Service/Facebook)
A Calgary man suspected of being the leader of a 500-person criminal organization involved in selling drugs now faces fresh charges trafficking of women for the purposes of prostitution, police said in a release Tuesday.