B.C. — British Columbia’s anti-gang unit says it has disrupted a major organized crime operation after dismantling a large-scale synthetic drug laboratory that was still under construction but would have been capable of producing deadly drugs including fentanyl, methamphetamine, MDMA, and GHB.
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia’s (CFSEU-BC) Illegal Firearms Enforcement Team (IFET) arrested four individuals following the execution of search warrants at multiple locations in Abbotsford, Surrey, and Enderby on May 21, 2026. All four have been released pending further investigation, and charges are anticipated.
Investigators seized a staggering cache of weapons and drugs, including 44 firearms — among them privately made and prohibited firearms — along with 11 suppressors, over-capacity magazines, and 65 tubes of emulsion explosives. On the drug front, police recovered approximately two kilograms of fentanyl, two kilograms of methamphetamine, 64 litres of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), as well as cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, MDMA, oxycodone, benzodiazepines, psilocybin, cannabis products, and 315 cannabis plants.
The investigation began in February 2026 after IFET identified an individual believed to be involved in firearms trafficking and the production of controlled substances. Police say the clandestine laboratory was sophisticated and, once completed, would have had the capacity to produce large amounts of synthetic drugs destined for communities across the province.
“Crime groups continue to evolve their methods, producing highly dangerous synthetic drugs while arming themselves with illegal firearms to protect and expand their criminal enterprises,” said Sgt. Sarbjit K. Sangha, Media Relations Officer for CFSEU-BC. “By dismantling this sophisticated clandestine laboratory and seizing dozens of illegal firearms, explosives, and large quantities of illicit drugs, investigators have significantly disrupted an organized crime operation capable of causing widespread harm in our communities. This investigation highlights CFSEU-me and enhancing public safety throughout British Columbia.”
In addition to the weapons and drugs, investigators seized approximately $4,000 in cash, precious metals including four gold bars, one gold coin, 32 silver bars, and 74 silver coins of varying weights. A stolen Chevrolet Silverado Trail Boss, five other vehicles, a motorcycle, and multiple electronic devices were also confiscated. Drug precursors, packaging materials, and trafficking ledgers were recovered as well.
The CFSEU-BC acknowledged the assistance of multiple agencies, including the RCMP Lower Mainland District and Southeast District Emergency Response Teams, the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) Team, the RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Abbotsford Police Department, the Enderby RCMP, the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team, and the Delta Police Department.
For more information regarding the cleanup and remediation of the clandestine laboratory, authorities referred to a previous media release issued on May 26, 2026.
“This investigation highlights CFSEU-BC’s commitment to targeting high‑risk organized crime groups and enhancing public safety throughout British Columbia,” Sangha added.
