Vancouver police say charges have been approved against a 22-year-old alleged gang member who they believe is involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict.

Police say investigators working under Taskforce Threshold, an initiative created to combat escalating gang violence in Metro Vancouver, arrested Ekene Anigbo in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday.

Const.&nbsp;Tania Visintin says Anigbo is believed to be involved in the Lower Mainland gang conflict and was listed as one of the department's "top six" gang members in May.

She says he "presented a risk to public safety" and was wanted province-wide for several outstanding arrest warrants,&nbsp;breaching his probation and&nbsp;assault.

Vancouver police identify 6 known gangsters considered risks to the general public

As the Lower Mainland gang war continues to claim victims and play out in public places, the Vancouver Police Department is warning residents to stay away from the men, saying they may be the next targets of gang violence.

VPD poster of the six men it is warning the public to stay away from.

VPD poster

Vancouver police poster of the six men it is warning the public to stay away from.

Vancouver police have released the names and photos of six gangsters they say pose a risk to public safety. Clockwise from the top left: Garinde Deo, Harjit Deo, Damian Ryan, Barinder Dhaliwal, Meninder Dhaliwal, Ekene Anigbo.

VPD gangster list

Visintin says Anigbo had a rifle, a handgun and ammunition in his possession when he was arrested.

She says he was charged Friday with four new firearms offences related to these weapons and will remain in jail until his next court date.

The Vancouver Police Department created Taskforce Threshold to combat escalating gang violence in Metro Vancouver.

Vancouver police gang task force arrests alleged 'top 6' gangster

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