Surrey, BC– Surrey RCMP has announced one of the largest drug seizures in its history, following a yearlong investigation by the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit into a criminal organization involved in high-potency drug distribution and illicit firearms trafficking across the Lower Mainland.
The investigation, which began in June 2023, culminated in the execution of seven search warrants in Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Vancouver, and Richmond. The operation uncovered a staggering haul of drugs, firearms, cash, and vehicles.
Seized Items Include:
– Drugs:
– 36.4 kilograms of Fentanyl
– 23 kilograms of MDMA
– 20.4 kilograms of Cocaine
– 23 kilograms of Methamphetamine
– 1,300 counterfeit and prescription pills
– 16 kilograms of Benzodiazepines
– 8.7 kilograms of Xylazine (“tranq”)
– Firearms and Equipment:
– 6 prohibited firearms (including 2 ghost guns and 4 smuggled weapons)
– Ammunition, magazines, and body armour
– Vehicles and Cash:
– $119,000 in Canadian cash
– A 2024 Acura MDX, a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and a 2020 Kia Forte
Three suspects, aged 24 to 47, have been taken into custody. Charges are being prepared and will be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service of Canada.
“The totality of drugs seized in this investigation was significant and will disrupt the drug trade in Surrey,” stated Surrey RCMP in a press release. The operation highlights the department’s commitment to targeting individuals profiting from the illicit drug trade and firearms trafficking.