Three Edmonton businesses and another four people charged in liquor distribution ring

Liquor seized by EPS (Photo Credit: Edmonton Police Services)

By Cole Fortner

Posted August 18, 2022 4:51 pm.

Edmonton police have charged four new people and three businesses in relation to a liquor distribution network.

In an investigation dating back to 2020, and following a major bust in July, EPS have now charged 14 people believed to be linked to the network.

READ MORE: Ten charged in Edmonton liquor distribution ring

Leo Quinn, 46, Victor Burnstick, 33, Charlene Bear, 44, and Albert Chikie, 48, are all facing charges relating to theft and liquor trafficking.

Pazzo Pazzo Restaurant Inc, Canex Imports and Exports Ltd – Lifestyle Mega Market, and India – Canada Capital Inc – Bon Liquor are also facing charges.

Police say the investigation is still ongoing.

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