BC RCMP’s role in the enforcement of Canadian Food Inspection Agency Warrant to Search the Universal Ostrich Farm By Contributor September 23rd, 2025On Sept. 3, 2025, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) applied for and was granted a Warrant to Search the Universal Ostrich Farm property located in Edgewood, BC. The enforcement operation began on Monday, September 22, 2025. Today, on Sept. 23, two individuals were arrested under Section 35(1) of the Health of Animals Act for obstructing CFIA agents from performing their duties. The RCMP has also received complaints from businesses in the area of threats, intimidation and harassment due to the dispute. The RCMP would like to emphasize that the CFIA is the lead agency in this dispute.