RCMP Seizes 120,000 Cannabis Edibles on Vancouver Island

The RCMP has dismantled a criminal operation on Vancouver Island, arresting six suspects involved in distributing illicit drugs, unregulated cannabis, and contraband tobacco. On October 3, 2024, police executed search warrants at two dispensaries and five residences, seizing over 120,000 counterfeit cannabis-laced edibles that mimicked popular snacks like Reese's and KitKat. Investigators found that these edibles were produced in unsanitary conditions, raising serious health risks for consumers. Alongside the edibles, police confiscated significant quantities of psilocybin mushrooms, cannabis products, contraband tobacco, and cash, totaling over $400,000. Authorities are urging the public to exercise caution, especially with Halloween approaching, as some edibles claimed medicinal properties and featured dangerously high THC levels. This operation highlights ongoing concerns about organized crime's involvement in drug distribution on the island.