Vancouver –Three men have been charged in relation to alleged Downtown Eastside drug trafficking operations after two investigations by the Vancouver Police Department in the same building.
The VPD’s District 5 project team began the first investigation, Project “Bouquet” last year, resulting in the seizure of weapons, cash, and kilograms of drugs from the building in the 300-block of East Hastings Street.
“The District 5 project team used a variety of investigative techniques over three months and obtained search warrants.” said Sgt. Adam Donaldson with the Vancouver Police Department. “The work put in by the officers directly contributes to the safety of the neighbourhood.”
The search warrants were executed in July 2025, and charges were approved by Crown counsel in March.
James William Clapp is charged with trafficking a controlled substance. Roy Alvin Haynes is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a weapon. Jose Inacio is charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Building on the success of Project “Bouquet,” the District 5 project team then moved on to Project “Bouquet Deux” when it became clear that alleged trafficking operations were ongoing in the building.
In March of this year, two search warrants were executed at separate residences in the building. Officers seized more than three kilograms of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, and crystal methamphetamine. They also seized $12,000 in cash, several weapons including a taser and crossbow, as well as two bulletproof vests.
District 5 members arrested several people in relation to Project “Bouquet Deux,” and the investigation is ongoing. Charges have not yet been approved, and no suspect names are being released.
