Two men arrested after officer interrupts violent SW Calgary kidnapping

A late‑night police patrol near downtown Calgary led to the arrest of two men after an officer witnessed a violent assault in Mission last week.

Just before midnight on Feb. 17, a patrol sergeant saw three men attacking another man on the street at 1 Street SW and 19 Avenue.

When the officer intervened, the suspects fled in a Toyota Camry, leaving behind a man in his 20s who was taken to hospital in stable condition and later released.

Officers quickly located the fleeing vehicle and used a spike belt to bring it to a stop. Two suspects attempted to run but were caught by officers.

Investigators believe the attack was targeted and connected to ongoing organized‑crime conflict in the city.

Subsequent search warrants on multiple vehicles led to the seizure of 89 grams of suspected powder and crack cocaine, with an estimated street value of $5,000.

One of the accused was wanted on 40 outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest.

Police have charged Bidong Bang Teny Wang, 23, of Calgary, with kidnapping, assault, possession for the purpose of trafficking and obstructing a peace officer.

Rick Gatwech, 22, also of Calgary, faces the same four charges, as well as two counts of failing to comply with a release order. Gatwech was additionally arrested on 40 outstanding warrants.

Both the accused are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

“Targeted or not, this kind of brazen violence has no place on our streets,” Staff Sgt. Don Campbell said in a statement.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information to call 403‑266‑1234 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.