BC RCMP Arrest Gaganpreet Randhawa, Alleged Mastermind Behind Canada’s Largest Transnational Drug Superlab

In a joint effort, several regional RCMP police officers have busted what is believed to be the largest illicit fentanyl, and methamphetamine facility ever discovered by law enforcement in Canada. The lab was used for domestic production, and international export of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Police launched an investigation in BC into a transnational organized crime group believed to be involved in the mass-production, and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine across Canada, and internationally. On Friday, October 25, 2024, RCMP Federal investigators conducted a series of coordinated enforcement actions across Metro Vancouver, and executed search warrants on a massive drug superlab in Falkland, BC, and associated locations in the city of Surrey, BC. Gaganpreet Randhawa was identified as the main suspect, and arrested by Federal Policing Group-6 investigators. Randhawa is currently in custody, and has been charged with numerous drug, and firearms-related offences.
Describing the drug superlab as the largest, and most sophisticated of its kind with the capability of producing multiple types of illicit drugs, Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, called it a decisive blow to a major transnational organized crime group by dismantling the largest and most sophisticated fentanyl and methamphetamine drug superlab in Canada. “The combined fentanyl and precursors seized at this facility could have amounted to over 95,500,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl, which have been prevented from entering our communities, or exported abroad.”
Police seized 54 kg of fentanyl, massive amounts of precursor chemicals, 390 kg of methamphetamine, 35 kg of cocaine, 15 kg of MDMA, and 6 kg of cannabis. In addition to the massive quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals, investigators seized a total of 89 firearms, which included 45 handguns, 21 Ar-15-style rifles, and submachine guns; many of which were loaded and ready for use. To date, nine of these guns have been identified as stolen.
The searches also yielded small explosive devices, large amounts of ammunition, firearm silencers, high-capacity magazines, body armour, and $500,000 in cash.
During the course of the investigation, members of the RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime team became aware of several large shipments of methamphetamine that had been prepared for shipment, and destined for international export. In order to prevent the export of these major drug shipments, with assistance from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Federal investigators executed an additional series of search warrants, and seized 310 kilograms of methamphetamine prior to it departing Canada.
“It is important to note, that the environmental safety mitigation and clean-up cost for this drug superlab has thus far amounted to over half-a-million dollars, and increasing. These expenditures have a direct impact on our operating budget, resources, and ultimately taking away from funds that are provided by Canadians. Today’s results serve to demonstrate the dedication and commitment of our Federal Investigators to serving and protecting our communities; and I couldn’t be prouder of them all, of their determination and unshakable work ethics, the personal sacrifice they made and the very long hours they worked during months of sustained investigative efforts, for their team work, focus and partnerships they maintain domestically and internationally. I am also thankful for the work and expertise of our Clandestine Lab Team who put their safety at risk to support investigators. I also want to express our gratitude to the RCMP South East District, and in particular Kamloops RCMP and the Forensic Identification Specialist that provided invaluable assistance to our investigators. Although our enforcement actions have dealt a decisive blow to transnational organized crime, our investigation is ongoing and our investigators are working to determine the common source of these chemicals, and all individuals involved,” Teboul said.