Warrant executed at grow property connected to Hells Angels Motorcycle Gang
The Kelowna RCMP drug unit has seized a significant amount of marijuana after receiving information from the Nova Scotia Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU). On October 28, 2017 the Kelowna Street Enforcement Unit (SEU) received information from Nova Scotia CFSEU drug trafficking regarding a property located in the Paret Road area of Kelowna.
Kelowna RCMP were informed there was believed to be a significant quantity of marihuana being stored at that location and available for purchase. Although the location was a licensed and legal Marijuana growing operation under the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations (ACMPR), the drugs were in fact used for a monetary gain by the license holders and not exlusively grown for personal consumption as dictated. The Marijuana was allegedly being harvested and sold to members of the Hells Angels organization.
On November 1st, 2017 Kelowna RCMP SEU executed a search warrant on the property and located approximately 62 lbs of packaged marihuana bud. A second warrant was executed the next day and police seized a further 2.6 lbs of marihuana that was prepackaged for distribution. Police also located 94 mature cannabis plants ready for harvesting in another shop on the property.
“This joint investigation is a true example of how the sharing of information and working closely with other police agencies throughout Canada, can combat crime.” Stated Sgt. Alex LYNCH of the Kelowna SEU. “The RCMP will continue to fight organized crime groups by identifying their suppliers, seizing any drugs from being distributed and ultimately disrupting their illegal operations.”