Charges approved for trio following discovery of alleged illegal marihuana operation
Richmond
2022-06-06 09:36 PDT
On May 7, 2021 Richmond RCMP Organized Crime Unit (OCU) executed a search warrant on an alleged marihuana brokerage in the 8000 block of Demorest Drive. A marihuana brokerage can operate as a distributor for growers of both legal and illegal marihuana. While marihuana has been legalized in Canada, some marihuana operations continue to operate illegally.
Investigators located and seized various items from the residence including:
- approximately 180 kilograms (260 lbs) of marihuana
- approximately 900 grams of methamphetamine
- a Smith & Wesson 3913 handgun
As a direct result of our comprehensive investigation, charges have been approved Public Prosecution Service of Canada against the following two men and one woman, all from Richmond.
Ka Yan CHAN (female), 39, is charged with:
- 1 count unlawfully possessing cannabis for purposes of distribution contrary to sec. 9(2) of the Cannabis Act.
- 1 count unlawfully possessing cannabis for purposes of selling it contrary to sec. 10(2) of the Cannabis Act
- 1 count unlawfully possessing a controlled substance (Methamphetamine) for the purposes of trafficking contrary to sec. 5(2) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act
Siu-Kai CHOW, 68, is charged with:
- 1 count possession of prohibited or restricted firearm without being the holder of an authorization or a licence to possess it and a registration certificate for the firearm contrary to sec. 95(1) C.C.C.
- 1 count unlawfully possessing cannabis for purposes of distribution contrary to sec. 9(2) of the Cannabis Act
- 1 count unlawfully possessing cannabis for purposes of selling it contrary to sec. 10(2) of the Cannabis Act
- 1 count unlawfully possessing a controlled substance (Methamphetamine) for the purposes of trafficking contrary to sec. 5(2) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act
Yung FUNG, 54, is charged with:
- 1 count unlawfully possessing cannabis for purposes of distribution contrary to sec. 9(2) of the Cannabis Act.
- 1 count unlawfully possessing cannabis for purposes of selling it contrary to sec. 10(2) of the Cannabis Act
- 1 count unlawfully possessing a controlled substance (Methamphetamine) for the purposes of trafficking contrary to sec. 5(2) of the Control Drugs and Substances Act.
The safety and protection of our community is of paramount concern to the Richmond RCMP,
says Corporal Dennis Hwang, Media Relations Officer for Richmond RCMP. Investigations into illegal marihuana operations are complex and highly specialized, but can often have a nexus to organized crime and poses a potential risk to public safety
adds Cpl. Hwang.
Richmond RCMP wish to remind the public and specifically landlords, of potential signs to watch for:
- Strange odours;
- Covered windows;
- Lots of individuals coming and going from the residence.
Anyone who may have witnessed, or have information regarding these types of crime, is asked to call Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact
Crimestoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit them online at www.solvecrime.ca.
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