RCMP Seizes 30 Tonnes of Chemicals Bound for Drug Manufacturing in BC
Authorities in British Columbia have confiscated over 30 tonnes of chemicals believed to be intended for the production of methamphetamine.
According to a statement, the Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response Team carried out a search warrant on a rural property in Enderby, B.C., in the North Okanagan region, on Sept. 11. They found a Bobcat loader reported stolen in Kelowna in 2021, along with the chemicals.
The statement indicates that the quantity of chemicals suggests they were destined for one or more “super labs” to produce hundreds of kilograms of methamphetamine.
Although no charges have been filed yet, the investigation is ongoing.
While the police news release does not specify the chemicals, a photo shows sacks labeled as containing caustic soda pearls, or sodium hydroxide, which can be used in methamphetamine production.
Insp. Peter Koster states in the release that seizing the chemicals removes millions of dollars in profits from organized crime and prevents the manufacturing and distribution of drugs in communities.
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