In the fall of 2021, the EPS Drug & Gang Enforcement (EDGE) Section initiated an investigation into the suspected drug trafficking of two Edmonton men. Over the course of the investigation, six additional suspects, three females and three males, were also identified, and on Thursday, March 10, 2022, search warrants were executed at multiple locations across the city, including two warehouses, four residences, one garage and four vehicles. The warrants resulted in the seizure of the following:
- 19,285 cartons (192,850 packs) of contraband cigarettes (approximate street value of $965,000 and $1,000,000 in tax avoidance)
- 700 g of methamphetamine (approximate street value of $15,000)
- 620 g of cocaine (approximate street value of $30,000)
- 2.8 kg of cannabis (approximate street value of $15,000)
- 85 g of psilocybin (approximate street value of $500)
- $40,000 cash
- 2021 Mercedes GLB AMG 35 valued at approximately $60,000
- 2020 Volkswagen Passat valued at approximately $35,000
Photos of some of the items seized are included below.
All eight suspects have since been arrested and are facing numerous charges:
Alexander Chen Siew, 32, and Ryan Lu, 30, have since each been charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2), proceeds of crime over $5,000 and illegally possess tobacco for the purpose of sale.
Khalil George Dib, 35,Alda Yau Kwan, 37, Hui Wei, 45, and William Tong Qi, 22, are each facing a single charge of illegally possess tobacco for the purpose of sale.
Brandy Luong-Woo, 32, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x4) and proceeds of crime under $5,000.
Brennan David Kluczny, 36, was charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and proceeds of crime under $5,000.