RCMP Dismantles Major Synthetic Drug Lab in Sturgeon Falls

Community Safety Alert for Ontario Residents

On June 18, 2026, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Ontario, working with multiple policing partners, dismantled a large synthetic drug laboratory located on a property along the Trans-Canada Highway in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. This operation led to the arrest and charging of seven individuals and the seizure of suspected controlled substances valued at more than $550,000.

Specialized units, including the RCMP Transnational Serious and Organized Crime (TSOC) Unit and the Integrated Synthetic Enforcement Team (ISET), uncovered a coordinated network allegedly involved in producing and trafficking synthetic drugs such as MDMA and methamphetamine. The site contained an active clandestine lab and large volumes of hazardous precursor chemicals stored in unsafe conditions, posing significant risks to the local community and to first responders.

Official Details of the Investigation

With assistance from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and the Clandestine Laboratory Investigative Response Team, officers executed search warrants at multiple locations connected to the Sturgeon Falls property.

Substances and Chemicals Seized

• Approximately 42 kg of suspected MDMA
• Approximately 7 kg of suspected methamphetamine
• Controlled precursor chemicals and catalysts used in synthetic drug production
• Roughly 540 kg of suspected controlled precursor chemicals and catalysts located in three sea-can shipping containers
• Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL), associated with the production of GHB
• Nitric acid, a chemical associated with methamphetamine manufacture and explosives

These precursor chemicals were reportedly stored in an unsafe and unstable manner, significantly increasing the danger of fire, explosion, and chemical exposure.

Individuals Charged and Alleged Offences

The RCMP Federal Policing – Central Region, Transnational Serious and Organized Crime Unit has arrested and charged the following individuals in connection with this investigation:

1. Brian Luong (48), of Nobleton, Ontario

• Possession of methamphetamine (Schedule I) for the purpose of trafficking – Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) s.5(2)
• Production of methamphetamine (Schedule I) – CDSA s.7(1)
• Conspiracy to commit possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance – CDSA s.5(2), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)
• Conspiracy to commit production of a controlled substance – CDSA s.7(1), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)

2. Sebastian Toulouse (31), of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario

• Conspiracy to commit possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance – CDSA s.5(2), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)
• Conspiracy to commit production of a controlled substance – CDSA s.7(1), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)

3. Jason Brian Kaye (53), of Niagara Falls, Ontario

• Possession of methamphetamine (Schedule I) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA s.5(2)
• Production of methamphetamine (Schedule I) – CDSA s.7(1)
• Conspiracy to commit possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance – CDSA s.5(2), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)
• Conspiracy to commit production of a controlled substance – CDSA s.7(1), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)

4. Danika Landry (34), of Niagara Falls, Ontario

• Conspiracy to commit possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance – CDSA s.5(2), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)
• Conspiracy to commit production of a controlled substance – CDSA s.7(1), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)

5. Pierre-Yves Fleury (38), of Longueuil, Quebec

• Possession of methamphetamine (Schedule I) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA s.5(2)
• Production of methamphetamine (Schedule I) – CDSA s.7(1)
• Conspiracy to commit possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance – CDSA s.5(2), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)
• Conspiracy to commit production of a controlled substance – CDSA s.7(1), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)

6. Hang Lin (50), of Scarborough, Ontario

• Possession of methamphetamine (Schedule I) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA s.5(2)
• Production of methamphetamine (Schedule I) – CDSA s.7(1)
• Conspiracy to commit possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance – CDSA s.5(2), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)
• Conspiracy to commit production of a controlled substance – CDSA s.7(1), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)

7. James Wen Liu (45), of Markham, Ontario

• Possession of methamphetamine (Schedule I) for the purpose of trafficking – CDSA s.5(2)
• Production of methamphetamine (Schedule I) – CDSA s.7(1)
• Conspiracy to commit possession for the purpose of trafficking a controlled substance – CDSA s.5(2), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)
• Conspiracy to commit production of a controlled substance – CDSA s.7(1), Criminal Code s.465(1)(c)

Current Judicial Status

• Danika Landry has been released on an undertaking with conditions.
• Sebastian Toulouse and James Wen Liu have been released on bail with conditions.
• Brian Luong remains remanded in custody.
• Jason Brian Kaye, Pierre-Yves Fleury and Hang Lin are currently awaiting bail hearings.

The RCMP acknowledges the support of its partners, including the OPP, York Regional Police, the Niagara Regional Police Service, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), and the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshal, for their roles in this complex investigation.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this investigation highlights how synthetic drug operations can be hidden in rural or semi-rural areas yet still impact communities across Ontario. Labs of this kind do not only fuel the illegal drug market; they also create serious fire, explosion, and toxic exposure hazards for nearby residents, first responders, and the environment. Monitoring local trends, including through tools such as our national interactive crime map for Canadian communities, helps residents understand how organized crime and drug production can affect safety well beyond large urban centres. We encourage Ontarians to report suspected clandestine labs, strong unexplained chemical odours, or unusual industrial activity to local police or the RCMP. Staying informed through ongoing CrimeCanada.ca safety alerts and incident updates is a key part of building safer neighbourhoods and reducing the harms linked to synthetic drugs.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the ontario community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.