RCMP seize fentanyl, MDMA and weapons from suspected drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack

RCMP say federal investigators have dismantled two suspected clandestine drug labs in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, leading to the seizure of large quantities of fentanyl, MDMA, cash and firearms.

According to RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region, officers arrested three people during the operation. Police said the individuals were later released pending further investigation and no charges have been announced so far.

Investigators said a suspected fentanyl production site was uncovered on May 1 in the 41000 block of Keith Wilson Road in Chilliwack. RCMP said officers seized about 40 kilograms of processed fentanyl from the property.

A day earlier, on April 30, police executed a search at a property in the 1800 block of Queen Street in Abbotsford, where investigators located an alleged MDMA production lab. RCMP said officers seized about 250 kilograms of finished drugs along with a pill press machine.

Police also reported seizing drug production chemicals, packaging materials, approximately $135,000 in cash and 11 weapons from the two properties.

RCMP have not confirmed whether the Abbotsford and Chilliwack operations were connected. Investigators said the probe remains ongoing.

The seizures come as B.C. continues to face an ongoing toxic drug crisis linked to fentanyl trafficking and illegal drug production. RCMP said further investigative steps are underway and additional information may be released as the case progresses.