Illicit Cannabis Production Site Dismantled on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Pete Fisher
1 day ago
• Categories: Police Blotter

More than $2.8 Million in Illicit Cannabis Seized

Eight individuals charged after more than $2.8 million in illicit cannabis plants and processed cannabis seized at an illicit cannabis grow operation on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory.

In August 20 26, the Tyendinaga Police Service initiated an investigation into an illicit cannabis production site on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory involving a non-Indigenous criminal network. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) was subsequently requested to assist with the investigation.

On Wednesday, September 9, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a property on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory by members from:

Tyendinaga Police Service

OPP PJFCET

OPP Provincial Liaison Team

OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit

OPP Emergency Response Team

OPP Canine Unit

OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit

As a result of the investigation, officers seized the following:

Approximately 5,560 illicit cannabis plants valued at approximately $2.78 million

34 kilograms of cannabis shake valued at approximately $34,000
C$1,880

10 cell phones

The following eight individuals have each been charged contrary to the Cannabis Act with cultivate illicit cannabis, section 12(1), and possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution, section 9(2):

Mario Maurice BAPTISTE Jr., age 41 of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Alan CHEONG, age 51 of Scarborough

Bao Xia FENG, age 53 of Scarborough

Cai Xia FU, age 69 of Scarborough

Gaofeng LI, age 56 of Scarborough

Xiu Juan LIU, age 65 of Scarborough

Chuan Cai WANG, age 61 of Scarborough

Yiping WU, age 60 of Scarborough

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale or production of cannabis should contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.