Kim Bolan
@kimbolan.bsky.social
Award-winning Canadian journalist at the Vancouver Sun/Postmedia covering organized crime. Canucks fan since 1970 (sigh) kbolan@postmedia.com 604-219-5740 WhatsApp/Signal
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Kim Bolan
@kimbolan.bsky.social
· Nov 9
Lethal Exports: B.C. gangsters at the centre of a global drug trade
Crime reporter Kim Bolan travelled overseas to track major B.C. drug smugglers based in countries like Vietnam to avoid arrest back home.
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My Lethal Exports series, published earlier this year based on research done in 6 countries with the assistance of a Lieutenant Governor's fellowship, will give you a sense of my work on B.C. gangs and their role in transnational organized crime. There is no paywall: vancouversun.com/feature/leth...
Updated story on fatal Burnaby shooting: vancouversun.com/news/man-dea...
Victim in Burnaby shooting was connected to drug trade: IHIT
Vehicle found soon after the shooting ablaze in the Central Park area
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November 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Updated story on fatal Burnaby shooting: vancouversun.com/news/man-dea...
Wonderful tribute to the late Tom Barrett by David Beers. Remembering the Quiet Brilliance of Tom Barrett via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Remembering the Quiet Brilliance of Tom Barrett | The Tyee
His decades of reporting for the Vancouver Sun earned deep respect. Then he became an early pillar of The Tyee.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Wonderful tribute to the late Tom Barrett by David Beers. Remembering the Quiet Brilliance of Tom Barrett via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2025/11...
Closing arguments at the Winnipeg trial of BC Hells Angel/Wolfpack gangster Damion Ryan on drug conspiracy charges via CBC reporter Bryce Hoye - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Strong 'evidence of a conspiracy' enough to convict alleged Hells Angels drug trafficker, prosecutors argue | CBC News
The case against an alleged high-level Hells Angel is so strong, despite attempts to conceal his identity as a shot-caller in a drug-trafficking network, that he must be found guilty, Crown prosecutor...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Closing arguments at the Winnipeg trial of BC Hells Angel/Wolfpack gangster Damion Ryan on drug conspiracy charges via CBC reporter Bryce Hoye - www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Another surprise guilty plea today in a high-profile gang murder - vancouversun.com/news/wolfpac...
Wolfpack hitman pleads guilty in 2012 killing at Vancouver's Wall Centre
Almost 14 years after gangster Sandip Duhre was gunned down at the Sheraton Wall Centre, a Wolfpack hitman admitted he pulled the trigger.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Another surprise guilty plea today in a high-profile gang murder - vancouversun.com/news/wolfpac...
I was back at the Vancouver Law Courts today for the sentencing of Balraj Basra in the 2022 murder of Vish Walia. No remorse expressed by the killer, who got 25 to life. vancouversun.com/news/gang-ki...
Gang killer sentenced to life for Vancouver golf course murder
Judge says Balraj Singh Basra showed “a callous disregard for human life” when he and an associate gunned down Vishal Walia in 2022.
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October 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I was back at the Vancouver Law Courts today for the sentencing of Balraj Basra in the 2022 murder of Vish Walia. No remorse expressed by the killer, who got 25 to life. vancouversun.com/news/gang-ki...
More than 46 kilos of meth, fentanyl and cocaine found at one of two houses the govt wants to keep. vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
B.C. wants to keep two Surrey properties linked to drug operation
A lawsuit earlier this month alleges that the properties — jointly assessed at $5.3 million — have been used 'to engage in unlawful activities'
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October 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
More than 46 kilos of meth, fentanyl and cocaine found at one of two houses the govt wants to keep. vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
Shocking murder in the Valley - Abbotsford businessman shot dead in car Monday morning - vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Abbotsford businessman shot dead in car Monday morning
Well-liked entrepreneur Darshan Singh Sahsi was targeted by a gunman just as he stepped into his vehicle
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October 28, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Shocking murder in the Valley - Abbotsford businessman shot dead in car Monday morning - vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
This murder case wrawpped up faster than expected with two guilty verdicts from the jury - vancouversun.com/news/surrey-...
Surrey hitman convicted in golf course murder near UBC
A B.C. Supreme Court jury has convicted a young hitman of first-degree murder in connection with a fatal shooting three years ago.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This murder case wrawpped up faster than expected with two guilty verdicts from the jury - vancouversun.com/news/surrey-...
UPDATED story with reaction from the investigating agencies calling this good news - but not commenting on the fact the murder charge will likely be stayed or dropped. vancouversun.com/news/crime/u...
Gangster pleads guilty in Bacon brothers murder plot
UN gang member Conor D'Monte pleads guilty to conspiracy to kill Red Scorpion rivals Jonathan, Jarrod and Jamie Bacon more than 15 years ago
vancouversun.com
October 22, 2025 at 8:07 PM
UPDATED story with reaction from the investigating agencies calling this good news - but not commenting on the fact the murder charge will likely be stayed or dropped. vancouversun.com/news/crime/u...
After 11 years on the run and 3.5 more in pre-trial custody, long-time UN gangster Conor D'Monte pleads guilty in Bacon brothers murder plot. vancouversun.com/news/crime/u...
Gangster pleads guilty in Bacon brothers murder plot
UN gang member Conor D'Monte pleads guilty to conspiracy to kill Red Scorpion rivals Jonathan, Jarrod and Jamie Bacon more than 15 years ago
vancouversun.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:37 PM
After 11 years on the run and 3.5 more in pre-trial custody, long-time UN gangster Conor D'Monte pleads guilty in Bacon brothers murder plot. vancouversun.com/news/crime/u...
Reposted by Kim Bolan
It's definitely one of our highlights, but not our first time nabbing someone wanted Canada-Wide for murder. :) Exhibit A:
October 17, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It's definitely one of our highlights, but not our first time nabbing someone wanted Canada-Wide for murder. :) Exhibit A:
A follow to a story I broke in April: U.S. sanctions Cambodian company with B.C. and money laundering links
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U.S. sanctions Cambodian company with B.C. and money laundering links
A Cambodian company linked to international money laundering that operated in B.C. for years has been sanctioned by the U.S. government.
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October 16, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A follow to a story I broke in April: U.S. sanctions Cambodian company with B.C. and money laundering links
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Most wanted fugitive arrested in Surrey - story from my colleague JJ Adams: vancouversun.com/news/high-pr...
High-profile fugitive off Canada's BOLO watchlist snared in Surrey
Montrealer Pierry Philogène, the sixth most-wanted man in Canada, was arrested by Metro Vancouver Transit Police and will face first-degree murder charges
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October 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Most wanted fugitive arrested in Surrey - story from my colleague JJ Adams: vancouversun.com/news/high-pr...
More from me on the Fraser Valley fentanyl lab busted by police Oct. 2nd. vancouversun.com/news/chilliw...
Police still at Chilliwack fentanyl super lab a week after search
Police and a specialized cleanup crew are still at the lab at 44843B South Sumas Rd. Kim Bolan reports.
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October 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
More from me on the Fraser Valley fentanyl lab busted by police Oct. 2nd. vancouversun.com/news/chilliw...
Links to BC for accused killers from other provinces on Canada’s most wanted list: Police vancouversun.com/news/crime/c...
Canada's No. 1 most wanted may be in Metro Vancouver, police warn
A Toronto gangster charged with murder could be hiding out in Vancouver, police told journalists as they revealed a list of Canada's 25 most-wanted fugitives.
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October 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Links to BC for accused killers from other provinces on Canada’s most wanted list: Police vancouversun.com/news/crime/c...
I was at in court for the start of the murder trial of Kane Carter, charged in a 2018 Vancouver shooting that left a 15-year-old bystander dead, along with a second victim who was also involved in the fatal gunfight. vancouversun.com/news/two-van...
Two Vancouver fatal shootings can be linked to accused killer: Prosecutor
Kane Carter faces two counts of second-degree murder in the fatal shootings of Kevin Whiteside and 15-year-old Alfred Wong
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October 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I was at in court for the start of the murder trial of Kane Carter, charged in a 2018 Vancouver shooting that left a 15-year-old bystander dead, along with a second victim who was also involved in the fatal gunfight. vancouversun.com/news/two-van...
Golfer recalls running to the aid of murder victim Vishal Walia after the 2022 shooting at the University Golf Course: vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Witness says victim tried to run from killers at golf course near UBC
Witness Brendan Darby was testifying at the trial of Balraj Singh Basra, charged with first-degree murder in the fatal 2022 parking lot shooting
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September 30, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Golfer recalls running to the aid of murder victim Vishal Walia after the 2022 shooting at the University Golf Course: vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
New story with police comment on Robby Alkhalil's capture in Qatar - police finally confirming what myself, La Presse and GlobalBC reported almost 3 weeks ago. vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
B.C. gang killer Rabih Alkhalil tried to escape from Qatar police twice
Postmedia first reported Alkhalil’s arrest in the Middle East on Sept. 6, after confirming the information with several sources.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New story with police comment on Robby Alkhalil's capture in Qatar - police finally confirming what myself, La Presse and GlobalBC reported almost 3 weeks ago. vancouversun.com/news/crime/b...
Dramatic testimony at Day 2 of the trial of Balraj Basra, charged with a 2022 murder at the University Golf Course: vancouversun.com/news/rcmp-fe...
RCMP officer feared he would be shot during suspect chase after UBC golf course killing
Const. Robby Pawar: "I believed that I was about to get into a shooting or I was going to get shot at."
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September 17, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Dramatic testimony at Day 2 of the trial of Balraj Basra, charged with a 2022 murder at the University Golf Course: vancouversun.com/news/rcmp-fe...
I'm at BC Supreme Court today for day 2 of the murder trial of Balraj Basran, charged in the Oct. 17, 2022 slaying of Vish Walia at the UBC golf course. Here's yesterday's story from my colleague: vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
Police found 19 shell casings at UBC golf course killing, court told
Balraj Singh Basra, 25, is charged with first degree murder of Vishal Walia three years ago at the public golf course
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September 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I'm at BC Supreme Court today for day 2 of the murder trial of Balraj Basran, charged in the Oct. 17, 2022 slaying of Vish Walia at the UBC golf course. Here's yesterday's story from my colleague: vancouversun.com/news/local-n...
The Winnipeg trial of BC Hells Angel and Wolfpack leader Damion Ryan has finally gotten underway this week - more than 3 years after his arrest. He has fired several lawyers and is currently representing himself. From CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Dealer-turned-informant helped RCMP bust Hells Angel in international drug trafficking scheme, court hears | CBC News
A member of the Hells Angels criminal organization was arrested thanks in part to a drug-dealer-turned-informant and undercover officers who slowly made incriminating connections to the man, beginning...
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September 12, 2025 at 7:38 AM
The Winnipeg trial of BC Hells Angel and Wolfpack leader Damion Ryan has finally gotten underway this week - more than 3 years after his arrest. He has fired several lawyers and is currently representing himself. From CBC: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
More on the Kamloops murder plot police say was uncovered/thwarted while investigating the Robby Alkhalil jail breakout: vancouversun.com/news/target-...
Target of Kamloops murder plot subject of RCMP warning
The Kamloops man allegedly targeted by three would-be assassins was the subject of a public warning by the RCMP last summer.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:04 AM
More on the Kamloops murder plot police say was uncovered/thwarted while investigating the Robby Alkhalil jail breakout: vancouversun.com/news/target-...
My latest on how fugitives (like Rabih Alkhalil) can be returned from countries without extradition treaties. vancouversun.com/news/getting...
Getting B.C. fugitive returned to Canada without a treaty is possible: experts
Getting someone wanted in Canada returned from abroad without an extradition treaty is challenging, but it can be done, legal experts say
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September 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
My latest on how fugitives (like Rabih Alkhalil) can be returned from countries without extradition treaties. vancouversun.com/news/getting...
Quick appearance today in BC Supreme Court for 1 accused in Wolfpack killer Robby Alkhalil's 2022 escape from a BC jail. Ryan Van Gool will make a 2nd appearance Sept. 17. The other 2 Ottawa men charged didn't appear - Edward Ayoub is in jail in Ont and John Potvin is on the run
September 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Quick appearance today in BC Supreme Court for 1 accused in Wolfpack killer Robby Alkhalil's 2022 escape from a BC jail. Ryan Van Gool will make a 2nd appearance Sept. 17. The other 2 Ottawa men charged didn't appear - Edward Ayoub is in jail in Ont and John Potvin is on the run
Final Robby Alkhalil story today. I also went back to sources and again confirmed the killer was indeed arrested Friday in Qatar, though RCMP wasn't commenting on it Monday. Hopefully another news conference soon! vancouversun.com/news/three-m...
Three men charged with helping gang killer Robby Alkhalil escape B.C. jail
Anti-gang officers teamed with the RCMP's federal policing section to investigate Alkhalil's spectacular escape from the North Fraser pretrial jail on July 21, 2022.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Final Robby Alkhalil story today. I also went back to sources and again confirmed the killer was indeed arrested Friday in Qatar, though RCMP wasn't commenting on it Monday. Hopefully another news conference soon! vancouversun.com/news/three-m...