One fewer magic mushroom lab exists in North Cowichan thanks to a Nov. 6 raid.
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP’s street crimes unit got help from E Division’s specialized Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response Team (CLEAR) to execute a warrant on a psilocybin grow op Friday night.
Seized were both drug paraphernalia and a number of containers used to cultivate what is suspected to be psilocybin mushrooms.
“It is unknown how long the homeowner has been operating this illegal lab,” said a press release issued by North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Krista Hobday.
She said mould and fungi are generally associated with the growing of magic mushrooms and that’s a concern.
“This type of criminal behaviour poses a threat to the health and wellbeing of anyone entering the home,” she said, including investigators.
As such, “all necessary precautions were taken to ensure public and police safety as the lab was dismantled,” Hobday said.
A 32-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman — both citizens of North Cowichan — are expected to face a judge on charges of production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of stolen property.
Those with information on this or any other crime are encouraged to contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Anonymous tipsters whose information leads to an arrest or the recovery of stolen property or the seizure of illicit drugs could be eligible for a cash award.
