The Township of Spallumcheen acknowledges the recent civil forfeiture proceedings initiated by the Province of British Columbia concerning a property located within Spallumcheen. The 21-hectare parcel, located on Reservoir Road with an assessed value of $1,067,000, is the subject of a lawsuit filed by the B.C. Director of Civil Forfeiture. In a July 21, 2025 article in the Vancouver Sun, the director is quoted as saying that the property should be forfeited as it, “has been used by the defendants to engage in unlawful activities.”
The Township had previously taken legal action in December 2023 against the property’s owners and a tenant, citing multiple bylaw infractions. These included unauthorized construction, illegal tree removal, and the burning of prohibited chemicals. The Township remains committed to upholding community safety and environmental standards.
“We take these matters very seriously,” said Christine Fraser, Mayor for the Township of Spallumcheen. “Our priority is to ensure that all properties within our jurisdiction comply with municipal regulations and contribute to the well-being of our community.”
The Township will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Related Information
The Vancouver Sun article regarding the matter can be found at the link below:
BC government seeks forfeiture of drug lab property in Spallumcheen, Vancouver Sun, July 21, 2025