Threats against people and businesses are escalating in relation to the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood.

The BC RCMP has been made aware of escalating threats of violence directed towards businesses or suspected businesses associated with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) lawful warrant to search the property.

Reports of these threats began on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, on the same day as CFIA’s first attendance at the farm to perform their duties.

Businesses from across British Columbia have been flooded with phone calls and emails with language intended to intimidate should they continue to participate in CFIA’s operation.

Some businesses have been targeted in error.

Such threats escalated indicating violence on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

A business in the Lower Mainland repor

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