A Surrey RCMP officer has been suspended from his duties and is now subject of a criminal investigation.

BC RCMP director of communications Dawn Roberts told Peace Arch News Sunday morning that the officer, who had less than two years experience, was arrested and that an investigation is active.

Roberts was unable to confirm that the officer had connections to a Lower Mainland gang.

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Roberts said an internal code of conduct investigation is also underway.

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Roberts said the findings are subject to review with regard to charges.