ALLEGED POT LICENCE ABUSERS FACE SEIZURES OF PROPERTY

The British Columbia government is seeking to seize three properties,
four vehicles and three boats from two Chilliwack residents who
officials claim have violated their medicinal-marijuana licences.

Ken Blais and Ursula Walker had two medicinal marijuanaproduction
licences allowing them to produce pot at a Fraser Valley property.

Together, the licences allowed them to grow and cultivate a maximum of
74 marijuana plants, according to court documents.

Acting on a tip from a confidential source, Abbotsford police raided
the home on June 3 and found more than 450 plants.

Police also seized 20,000 ecstasy pills, approximately one ounce of
cocaine and small amounts of methamphetamines.

The police estimated that more than $6,000 in hydro fees per billing
period were charged to the property, with Blais being the current
hydro subscriber.

The notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court says that the
director of civil forfeiture believes that the property was used to
store and traffic marijuana, ecstasy and cocaine.

"The director says that, at all material times, the defendant was
aware of the unlawful activity being undertaken at the properties and
that they directly benefited from same," says the lawsuit.

The director claims that the properties, vehicles and boats are
"instruments of unlawful activity" and should be forfeited.

According to the lawsuit, Blais, who is identified as a hairdresser
and/or self-employed, is the owner of a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado and a
2006 Hummer.

Walker, also a hairdresser, is said to be the registered owner of two
Mini Coopers.

Blais is said to share ownership with his son of the three boats,
including a 2008 Centurion Enzo SV230.

The two other properties include another home on Cultus Lake Road and
a home on Chilliwack Mountain Road.

No statements of defence have been filed. The defendants could not be
reached. A notice of civil claim contains allegations that have not
been proven in court.