Alleged accomplice of Quebec gang leader Dave 'Pic' Turmel arrested in B.C.
Another alleged accomplice of the leader of the Blood Family Mafia (BFM), Dave 'Pic' Turmel, has been arrested by the RCMP.
montreal.ctvnews.caHere’s the latest I could verify about Dave Turmel from recent reporting:
- Italian court orders a new extradition hearing for Dave Turmel, who was Canada's most-wanted fugitive after his 2025 arrest; he remains in Regina Coeli prison in Rome during proceedings. This development was reported May 11–12, 2026 by Canadian press outlets.[1][2]
- Reports indicate Turmel is linked to the Blood Family Mafia, a Quebec criminal network involved in drug trafficking and turf wars with the Hells Angels; Italian authorities continue extradition to Canada.[2][1]
- An earlier update notes Turmel was captured in Rome in 2025 and the extradition process has involved appeals and potential prolonged litigation in Italy.[3]
If you’d like, I can search for more recent updates or provide a concise timeline of these events with exact dates and sources.
Citations:
- Italian court orders new extradition hearing for Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia[1]
- Alleged gang leader Dave Turmel avoids extradition, remains detained in Italy[2]
- Canada's most wanted fugitive, Dave Turmel captured in Italy[3]