Gurtej Singh Smagh
Gurtej Singh Smagh, also known as Raj Smagh, is a cherry farmer from Creston, British Columbia, who has been indicted in the United States for his alleged involvement in a drug smuggling operation linked to organized crime. Despite a previous drug conviction in the U.S. and an attempt to deport him in 2008, which was overturned due to family ties in Canada, Smagh has continued to face legal challenges, including recent charges related to smuggling cocaine and methamphetamine across the U.S.-Canada border.
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Gurtej Singh Smagh is another co-accused in the extradition proceedings and has a history of drug smuggling.
Extradition proceedings begin for three B.C. men arrested in joint U.S.-Canada transnational gang probe
Canada· 2026-07-10
Gurtej Singh Smagh, a cherry farmer from Creston, B.C., was indicted by U.S. authorities over alleged international organized crime.
Despite drug conviction, B.C. man indicted in U.S. fought off deportationCanada· 2026-07-09
