News release

RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region dismantles drug lab, synthetic drugs and cache of weapons seized

December 10, 2025 - Surrey, British Columbia
From: Federal Policing Pacific Region

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File: 2025-12005

The RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) Team dismantled a synthetic drug laboratory in Surrey seizing guns, ammunition and suspected fentanyl.

On September 14, 2025, RCMP executed search warrants at properties in Surrey and Richmond, B.C. The operation led to the seizure of over 14 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, 13 firearms, firearm suppressors, ammunition, cash and four conducted energy weapons.

The investigation began in the summer of 2025 and led officers to a property in the 12900-block of 54A Avenue in Surrey. Search warrants were executed at that location and at a townhouse in the 12300-block of McNeely Drive in Richmond.

The synthetic drug lab—believed to be producing fentanyl—was found at the property in Surrey. Officers seized:

• 13 firearms – eight handguns and five long-barrel rifles, including a .50 calibre rifle
• Six firearm suppressors
• Four stun batons
• Hundreds of rounds of ammunition and additional magazines
• Approximately 14 kg of suspected fentanyl
• Approximately 206 litres of Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), a chemical precursor used to produce gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

At the residence in Richmond, officers seized additional drugs and approximately $86,000 in cash.

One individual was arrested at the Richmond site and released without charges pending further investigation.

“This investigation clearly demonstrates the RCMP’s ongoing commitment to protecting Canadians by keeping toxic drugs out of our communities, ensuring our streets remain safe, and dismantling organized crime groups,” said Inspector Jim Leonard, Officer in Charge of Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) and the CLEAR Team for FPPR.

How to spot possible signs of a clandestine lab

Clandestine labs require a significant amount of lab equipment and chemicals. Disposal of an abnormal amount of materials in dumpsters, bins or other waste areas, especially if this seems out of character for that location, could be suspicious activity.

The chemicals used in synthetic drug labs produce odours often described as strong solvents, ammonia-like, pungent or sweet fragrance.

Anyone who suspects clandestine lab activity should contact their local police agency and report it.

For more information about synthetic drugs and clandestine labs, please visit:

Clandestine drug labs | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

GHB - Canada.ca

Quick facts

• The CLEAR team is a specialized federal unit that conducts project-based investigations targeting synthetic drug production, diversion of chemical precursors and equipment from legitimate industry, and operators of clandestine drug labs.

• The team also supports police agencies and provincial/federal partners throughout British Columbia and the Yukon Territory with drug production-related investigations.

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