Man convicted in 2021 Richmond RCMP drug investigation

Richmond RCMP Organized Crime Unit (OCU) has secured a conviction against a man in a drug trafficking case dating back to 2021.

Led by the OCU Drug Target Team, the investigation began in April of 2021 in regard to a residence in the 8000 block of Demorest Drive. During the subsequent investigation, officers established grounds to believe the residence was being used as a hub for the distribution of controlled substances. On May 6, 2021, a search warrant was executed at the residence.

On April 28, 2022, charges were approved by the Public Prosecution Service of Canada against three individuals, including Siu-Kai Chow. On September 9, 2025, Su-Kai Chow pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling contrary to Section 10(2) of the Cannabis Act and Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. Chow was subsequently sentenced to 43 months in jail and remains in custody serving his sentence.

“These investigations are often lengthy, complex, and resource-intensive, requiring months or even years of work,” says Chief Superintendent Dave Chauhan, Richmond RCMP Officer-in-Charge, “Our officers’ persistence has led to another successful conviction, removing dangerous substances from our community and holding offenders accountable.”