Mounties and FBI seize ‘smorgasbord’ of gold, cash and drugs

The RCMP recently partnered on an investigation with the FBI that resulted in the seizure of a “smorgasbord” of drugs, gold and cash.

Between September and December 2021, the Vancouver Island-based teams of Federal Serious & Organized Crime – Major Projects investigators executed a series of search warrants, and other enforcement actions, in connection with a drug trafficking investigation.

The searches of five vehicles, and six residences in Vancouver and Victoria resulted in the arrest of six people, and the seizure of drugs, Canadian currency, gold and silver bars.

The drugs seized consisted of cocaine, MDMA, ketamine, methamphetamine, LSD, xanax, GHB, psilocybin, anabolic steroids, opium and heroin cut with fentanyl, and hundreds of cannabis products.

In addition to the wide variety of illegal drugs, investigators also seized $367,346 cash, 15 ounces of gold estimated to be worth about $35,988 and 205 ounces of silver estimated to be worth about $5,977.

“In BC, criminal organizations have made significant investments in the illicit drug trade which has had a lasting negative impact on our society,” said Spt. Richard Bergevin, Officer in Charge of BC RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime – Major Projects.

“The damage to our communities is immeasurable and families across our country continue to feel the losses to overdose and addiction.”

No charges have yet been laid but the investigation is ongoing.