On April 17, 2025, Vegreville RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in Minburn County, Alta.
Upon arriving on scene, Vegreville noted the vehicle had been reported stolen and arrested the man found inside.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 700 ml of GHB. Further investigation revealed an address in Vegreville where the GHB was being produced.
On April 19, 2025, after obtaining a search warrant for the residence, Vegreville RCMP, assisted by the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region’s Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement and Response (CLEAR) team, with Vegreville Fire and EMS on standby in case of fire or contamination, attended the residence and executed the warrant.
The search resulted in seizure of 38 liters of suspected 1,4-Butanediol (BD), a GHB precursor, and 12 liters of GHB, as well as the dismantling of the lab.
As a result of the investigation into the suspicious vehicle, Jeremy Donald Blackwell, 42, a resident of Edmonton, was charged with:
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 (x2);
- Possession of GHB; and
- Obstruct police officer
Blackwell was brought before a justice of the peace and remanded into custody. He is to appear before the Alberta Court of Justice in Vegreville on May 12, 2025.
Arrest warrants were issued for two individuals linked to the residence and RCMP say the warrants are still outstanding.
“When it comes to dismantling clan labs, which are highly toxic environments, it’s not just about taking down illegal operations – it’s about protecting entire communities,” said Supt. Sean Boser, the officer in charge of federal serious and organized crime.
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