By Kelsey Andersen
Canada Border Services has deported two criminals. One of the criminals is known to be involved in a high-profile lethal case between rival gangs in Calgary.
Sunwoong Youn, also known as Jason Youn was deported to Korea last month. Mauricio Orellana, said to be an active gang member in Medicine Hat was also deported to his native homeland, El Salvador, this month. Both of these deportations were because of serious criminality, and permanently banned from returning, Canada Border Service Agency spokeswoman Lisa White said.
“These removals send a clear message the CBSA is committed to removing those who break our laws and endanger the safety and security of Canadians,” she added.
Police Chief Rick Hanson agrees with the deportation of Youn, who he referred to as "A sufficiently high-up player" in the gang realm. Not only applauding the deportation, Hanson is also questioning why it takes long periods of time to have known criminals kicked out of Canada. “It’s taken four years,” he said.
“The question again has to be asked, ‘Is four years a reasonable amount of time?’”
Hanson states that not only do such individuals pose a huge risk just by criminal involvement, but “they have nothing to lose” given pending deportation, which only increases the risks the pose.
“The ones that should be sent back should be sent back a lot quicker than they are,” Hanson claims.
“This is a long convoluted process and the last consideration is they safety of society.”
Hanson thinks that the media has accumulated more than enough attention about deportation through the Jackie Tran case, an alleged gang member who has been fighting his deportation for years now.
“It has allowed for public debate so people can see for themselves the frustrations we see," he said. "It has allowed people to formulate their own opinions; it is not just police beating the drum."
In 2002, Younn survived a mall shooting, but a bullet ended up lodged in his spine, causing paralysis in his leg and bowel problems. During this incidence, FK member Linju Ly was said to be the driver of the car, and Michael Oduneye the gunman.
Six days later, Ly was gunned down.
Over the years, time and resources have been spent on monitoring Younn while he has been residing in the community. Younn was convicted in 2005 of weapons-related offences while Cardona had convictions of drug-relations.
I believe Nadia, once again, did a great job on getting the story out. The article does allow for an opinion to form but I believe that there is no bias set up in this story. This story is very relevant to our blog, and it’s proximity.
It raises issues that many Calgarians’ probably do not think about, and raises the awareness on this topic. It shows the dark side and the bright side of deportation, something that the public should be more aware and concerned about. This story is compelling, and I’m sure it is going to the get attention that it deserves.
N.Moharib (November 13, 2009) Two Alberta criminals deported [Electronic Version] Calgary Sun
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