Man Convicted in 100 Mile House Meth Lab Bust

Friday, May 07, 2010 03:57 AM

100Mile House, B.C.- A 42 year old Langley man has been convicted of Production of a Controlled Substance and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

The conviction comes three years after an extensive four month methamphetamine production investigation culminated with the execution of a search warrant in the Forest Grove area near 100 Mile House.

On May 4th, 2007, The search of a rural residence in Forest Grove led to the location of a sophisticated, commercial size Meth Laboratory.

Seized from the laboratory was North America's largest known reaction flask ( see photo at right) for producing methamphetamine; capable of producing 20 kilograms of Meth per batch.

The search also resulted in the seizure of 16.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, which is equivilant to more than 160,000 doses on the street.

The project was led by the North District Drug Section from Prince George and assisted by the 100 Mile House Detachment, the Langley Detachment Drug Section, Vancouver Police Department, the BC RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Team the BC Ambulance Service and 100 Mile House fire departments.

Marco Tulio Curcio, from Langley, will be sentenced October 22nd in 100 Mile House.

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Posted by: taxinapothole on May 7 2010 5:32 AM

This sick bastard should be put out of circulation for life! How many lives did he ruin before he was caught? All for the greed of money! A rope and a drop would be more fitting for this low life! Unfortunately, our justice system will most likely give him a scolding, and send him on his way.

Not wanting to jump to conclusions, but is this jerk even a Canadian Citizen? Marco Tulio Curcio, sounds Canadian to me....

Posted by: theviewuphere on May 7 2010 7:54 AM

Great to here he was convicted, but as taxinapothole mentioned, he is likely to get next to nothing at sentencing. In my mind, 10yrs (and I mean 10 yrs, not released in 2) would be appropriate considerning the lives DESTROYED by this crap. Better yet, maybe addict him, then he can enjoy the meth-head look, all full of sores and scabs, no teeth etc.
But as we all know after years of hard work by Police he is likely to get a 2 year "conditional sentence" so will get to sit at home and watch TV.

Posted by: pansy on May 7 2010 8:23 AM

I agree the people making this drug should get thrown in jail - for very a long time.
I think there should automatic sentences for those caught manufacturing meth at least 5 years and then add a few extra years for big labs like this. I agree with 'the view' this guy should get 10 years and no early parole.

Posted by: metalman on May 7 2010 8:24 AM

I am happy to see that the cops have busted a meth lab and even made an arrest. I imagine his mouthpiece will get the jail sentence down to less than two years, which in my mind is a travesty of justice.
metalman.

Posted by: He spoke on May 7 2010 8:30 AM

You know what, if capital punishment is allowed. they should have him become an addict himself, and see what this crap does to him.

Posted by: whitewater on May 7 2010 8:32 AM

I’m all in favor of locking this guy up but would he be making so much of this crap if there where no demand for it? The users of meth shove this stuff into themselves do they not? The stuff is very addicting and education is key or you start a hell of ride that finishes you.

Posted by: Don Frye on May 7 2010 8:40 AM

meth is a dangerous substance he will ge facing a few years over this for sure

Posted by: Loki on May 7 2010 9:02 AM

"North America's largest known reaction flask"

He did not do this operation on his own. Where are his partners?

This is definitely a step in the right direction. It would be good IF they would locate a few more of these labs. 1 down, a few hundred more to go.

No worries for his own addiction. Going to prison raises the chances that he will become addicted to something. If things go as they historically have, not only will he leave prison with and addiction and will be a wide receiver, there is a good chance he will also have HIV or hepatitis.

Posted by: He spoke on May 7 2010 9:14 AM

I wonder if his crime can be made as murder

Posted by: Boudicca on May 7 2010 10:14 AM

unless they know someone who Overdosed and died on his dope...attemted murder i say because the person obviously knows meth kills people and went ahead and produced it for consumption anyway

Posted by: lmorge on May 7 2010 11:47 AM

I predict Matsqui for him. Don't drop the soap Marco!

Posted by: Stompin Tom on May 7 2010 12:15 PM

one of the few small business's which is HST exempt.

Posted by: MrPG on May 7 2010 1:19 PM

I wonder if this will quiet the constant calls of a meth lab bust every time there's a pot bust story.

My bet will be on 'no'.

Posted by: Loki on May 7 2010 2:49 PM

1 bust of a notoriously harmful and addictive recreational product does not even come close to equalizing the imbalance.

I agree with you, you are right.
It will not quell the constant calls of a meth lab bust every time there's a pot bust story.

When they have 17 meth or "E" busts in a few month span, then we may relent. You seem to be missing the point though. The point is that most of us (up to 65% of Canadians depending on poll source) want decriminalization or legalization of marijuana.

Posted by: MrPG on May 7 2010 4:11 PM

Poll results aside, my feeling is that there are way more pot grow ops than meth labs, hence the disproportion. They'll never be equal.