Surrey RCMP say a year-long investigation into a criminal group has resulted in one of the largest seizures of illicit drugs in the detachment’s history.
Police say investigators with the Surrey RCMP drug unit conducted searches in Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Vancouver and Richmond, yielding significant amounts of cocaine, MDMA, methamphetamine, and fentanyl, along with prescription and counterfeit prescription pills.
Guns, ammunition, body armour, cars and $119,000 in cash were also seized.
Three men between the ages of 24 to 47 have been arrested, although police say multiple suspects were identified and taken into custody during the investigation. Mounties say a report to Crown recommending charges against the three men is being prepared.
“The totality of drugs seized in this investigation was significant and will disrupt the drug trade in Surrey,” said Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards. “The Surrey RCMP Drug Unit remains focused on pursuing those who aim to profit from illicit drug trade and illegal firearms trafficking.”
Drugs and items seized include:
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36 kilograms of fentanyl.
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23 kilograms of MDMA.
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20 kilograms of cocaine.
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23 kilograms of methamphetamine.
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1,300 pills which included counterfeit oxycodone, benzodiazepines, hydromorphone, amphetamine, methylphenidate.
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600 prescription Tylenol 3 and non-prescription counterfeit oxycodone pills.
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16 kilograms of benzodiazepine.
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8.7 kg xylazine “tranq.”
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One kilogram of caffeine.
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One kilogram phenacetin.
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Six prohibited firearms consisting of two ghost guns and four smuggled firearms from the U.S.
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Body amour.
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A 2024 Acura MDX.
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A 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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A 2020 Kia Forte.