Date: Monday, June 23, 2025 

File: 24-19759 

Victoria, B.C. – Two men and two women were charged last week, following a lengthy investigation by VicPD's General Investigative Services (GIS) section last year. 

On June 25, 2024, a male was taken into custody in the West Shore after VicPD's GIS section conducted a covert drug trafficking investigation, resulting in the seizure of 20 firearms, over 20,000 rounds of ammunition, $27,000 in cash, 4.5 kilograms of cocaine and two sets of ballistic armour. On June 11, 2025, Federal crown counsel approved charges against Kelt Haymes, Lain Babin, Sarah Bonin, and Abigail Lopez. Details of the investigation and a breakdown of the charges are below. 

Kelt Haymes was charged with one count of possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition, two counts of careless storage of a firearm, one count of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, and one count of possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. 

Lain Babin was charged with two counts of trafficking Cocaine and one count of possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. 

Sarah Bonin was charged with one count of trafficking Cocaine. 

Abigail Lopez was charged with one count of possession of Cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. 

In early June of 2024, GIS officers began a covert investigation on a suspected drug trafficker. A search warrant for a residence in the 800-block of Pintail Place was granted by a Judge. As the residence was in Langford, West Shore RCMP's Emergency Response Team assisted the Greater Victoria Emergency Response team and VicPD's Strike Force team in the arrest of Kelt Haymes at the residence on June 25. 2024. The search of the residence yielded multiple firearms and a significant quantity of cocaine, ammunition, and cash. 


20 Real Firearms and 4.5 Kilograms Were Seized From The Residence 

The culmination of the investigation led to charges being approved against Lain Babin, Sarah Bonin, and Abigail Lopez, in addition to Haymes. 

"This investigation demonstrated the dedication and determination of our officers and staff," said VicPD Chief Del Manak. "I am incredibly proud of the work done by our GIS officers, Strike Force, and the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team, alongside the crucial support from our civilian staff, in their combined efforts to secure charges and remove dangerous weapons and drugs from our community." 

Further details are not available as this matter is now before the courts. 

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