Extradition proceedings have commenced in Vancouver's B.C.Supreme Court for three British Columbia men accused of leading a transnational drug trafficking network.

Ravinder Dhanda, 57, Lawrence Bishnoi, 33, and Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, 38, are facing charges related to smuggling hundreds of kilograms of cocaine and methamphetamine between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Court records reveal Dhanda, known as 'John Wick,' operated non-descript trucking companies for 20 years before being linked to a sophisticated smuggling operation.The U.S.

Department of Justice alleges his network used corrupt Canada Border Services Agency employees to bypass inspections, facilitating the movement of illicit drugs.Dhanda's co-accused, Jaskarn Baghri and Gurtej Singh Smagh, also face charges.Smagh, a former drug smuggler, was previously allowed to stay in Canada despite a 2008 conviction.The case highlights ongoing efforts by Canadian and U.S.authorities to dismantle global drug trafficking rings, with extradition proceedings marking a critical step in the legal process.The RCMP noted the complexity of such investigations, emphasizing the need for evidence to pursue charges against suspects.