Six people have been charged as the result of an eight month investigation into clandestine labs in British Columbia.

The investigation lead to the seizure of approximately 8.5 kg of fentanyl; 2.5 kg of fentanyl/heroin mix; 1 kg MDMA; 10 kg of illicit cannabis; 58 kg of ephedrine; five carbine-style rifles; three pistols; five sound suppressors and three pill presses.

In addition the following seized items were referred to the B.C. Civil Forfeiture Office: Over $200,000 in cash; 70 silver bars; five vehicles; four luxury watches; 23 mobile phones.

Inspector Michael Cohee says, “These types of investigations are extremely complex and officers spend countless hours on advancing these major crime investigations.”

The investigation started in March 2020, search warrants were executed in March 2020, and while six people were arrested during the execution of the search warrants, it is now that the Public Prosecution Service of Canada has now charged all six.

Inspector Cohee also says clandestine labs and the illegal manufacturing of illicit drugs pose a significant threat to public safety. They are volatile and explosive, making the property itself a fire hazard; and the chemicals and waste materials are toxic and can contaminate the environment, which can pose a serious risk to public health.

Charged are:

Huang-Wei Anthony Hsu
Chanel Hsu
Kim World Huang
Yung En Grace Yang
Zekun Cao
Lui Yuan Song