B.C. gangster gets life sentence in Philippines for trafficking

A high-profile B.C gangster has been sentenced to life in prison in the Philippines for his involvement in an international drug-trafficking ring that set up in the Southeast Asian country.
Independent Soldier James Riach, who is part of the Wolf Pack gang alliance, got the news in a Manilla courtroom Wednesday, along with his Canadian co-accused Ali Shirazi.
Judge Selma Alaras issued an 11-page ruling, saying both Riach and Shirazi had possessed more than $2.5 million Cdn worth of ecstasy and s