RCMP have seized approximately $100,000 worth of contraband cigarettes from a Surrey residence.
Between December 25, 2021 and January 3, 2022, three businesses in industrial areas of Burnaby were broken into. An investigation was able to link the three break-ins and identify two suspects.
On March 10, 2022 officers executed a search warrant at a Surrey home.
Items seized included approximately $100,000 worth of contraband cigarettes, a sawed off shotgun, a stolen motorcycle and 10 dehumidifiers (worth $2,000 each).
Three men in the residence were detained, but have been released with no charge.
The two suspects, both residents of Surrey, are currently in custody on unrelated matters. The investigation is ongoing.
“We believe the cigarettes were destined for the black market, but it is also very troubling anytime an investigation like this also leads to the discovery of a firearm,” said Cpl. Matt Emond.
“These types of files can illustrate how prolific criminals in our community may offend across the entire Lower Mainland.”
