The government of British Columbia has initiated legal action to seize two residential properties and multiple vehicles allegedly connected to three individuals involved in drug and firearms trafficking. The civil forfeiture lawsuit, filed by the director of civil forfeiture, targets a Langley condominium valued at $749,000 and a Surrey house assessed at over $1.6 million, along with several cars. The properties are believed to have been used in unlawful activities, according to court documents.
Allegations Against the Trio
The statement of claim alleges that Jasraj Judge, Rudi Skladowski, and Amarvir Chatha were engaged in trafficking controlled substances and firearms in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The director argues that these activities justify the forfeiture of Skladowski's condo and Chatha's family home, as well as vehicles linked to the suspects.
Details of Seized Assets
Among the vehicles targeted are a 2025 Lincoln Aviator owned by Skladowski, a 2018 Honda Accord and a 2017 Audi Q7 associated with Judge, and a 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee used by Chatha. The lawsuit stems from an investigation by Langley RCMP officers that culminated in search warrants and arrests on April 8. Despite the civil proceedings, no criminal charges have been filed yet.
Evidence Found During Searches
During the search of Skladowski's Langley condo, police discovered $20,000 in cash, approximately half a kilogram of cocaine, drug paraphernalia, packaging materials, a scale, precious metals such as collector coins and bars, and high-end luxury items including purses, wallets, shoes, and clothing. Skladowski was arrested, and his Lincoln was seized.
At Chatha's Surrey home in the 16400-block of 78 Avenue, investigators found two carbine rifles, two shotguns, two handguns, bags of ammunition, about one kilogram of cocaine, and roughly $15,000 in cash. Judge, who resides in Surrey, was also arrested on April 8. The Honda and Audi, registered in his mother's name, were confiscated.
Alleged Use of Vehicles
The director alleges that Judge used the Audi and Honda to engage in unlawful activities, including possessing and trafficking controlled substances and firearms in the Lower Mainland. None of the three alleged traffickers have a criminal history in B.C., according to the online court database.
The lawsuit claims that the properties and vehicles were used for purposes such as possession for trafficking, drug trafficking, firearms trafficking, possession of firearms for trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, money laundering, and failure to declare taxable income. The government seeks to have these assets forfeited as instruments of unlawful activity.
