Surrey RCMP said they have made one of the largest drug seizures after a yearlong investigation by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit. In June 2023, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit began an investigation into a criminal group alleged to be involved in high potency drugs and illicit firearms trafficking in the Lower Mainland.

By DESIBUZZCanada Staff

SURREY – Surrey RCMP said they have made one of the largest drug seizures after a yearlong investigation by Surrey RCMP Drug Unit.

In June 2023, Surrey RCMP Drug Unit began an investigation into a criminal group alleged to be involved in high potency drugs and illicit firearms trafficking in the Lower Mainland.

Surrey RCMP Drug Unit executed seven search warrants in Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Vancouver and Richmond. Officers seized large quantities of Cocaine, MDMA, Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, prescription and counterfeit prescription pills, firearms, cash and vehicles.

The following are the total amounts of exhibits seized from the search warrants:

36.4 kilograms of Fentanyl;

$119,000 Canadian cash;

23 kilograms of MDMA;

20.4 kilograms of Cocaine;

23 kilograms of Methamphetamine;

1300 pills which included counterfeit Oxycodone, Benzodiazepines, hydromorphone, amphetamine, Methylphenidate;

600 prescription pills (T3) and non-prescription (counterfeit Oxycodone);

16-kilogram Benzodiazepine;

8.7 kg Xylazine tranq

1-kilogram Caffeine;

1-kilogram Phenacetin;

6 prohibited firearms-(2 ghost guns, 4 smuggled firearms from the USA);

Ammunition, magazines;

Body armour;

A 2024 Acura MDX;

A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee;

A 2020 Kia Forte.

During this investigation, multiple suspects were identified and taken into custody. Three suspects were arrested and they are between the ages of 24 to 47 years old. A report to Public Prosecution Services of Canada is under way to recommend charges against the three suspects.

The Surrey RCMP Drug Unit remains focused on pursuing those who aim to profit from illicit drug trade and illegal firearms trafficking. The totality of drugs seized in this investigation was significant and will disrupt the drug trade in Surrey.

“I am extremely proud of our officers’ dedication to duty and passion to investigate the high-level drug traffickers who are harming our community,” says Officer in Charge Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards.

Surrey RCMP said they extend their sincere gratitude to New Westminster Police, Lower Mainland Integrated Emergency Response Team, Vancouver Police Department Emergency Response Team, Richmond RCMP, Lower Mainland Integrated Forensic Identification Section, Digital Forensic Technical Support team, and Coquitlam RCMP for their operational support in this investigation.