A couple from Delta, British Columbia, is at risk of losing their home following a police raid on what authorities describe as an unlicensed after-hours nightclub in Vancouver's Davie Village. The raid, which occurred about a year ago, led to the discovery of illegal liquor sales and drugs, including ecstasy-laced drinks referred to as "Super Gatorade."

The lawsuit, filed by the civil forfeiture director of British Columbia, targets Varinder Singh Randhawa, a taxi driver and owner of Club24K, along with his wife, Mandip Kaur Randhawa. The couple's home on Summit Crescent, purchased in 2022, is jointly owned and has two mortgages, according to court documents. The lawsuit seeks to seize $6,600 in Canadian cash and $225 in U.S. currency that were confiscated during the police operation.

In a phone interview, Varinder Randhawa denied any wrongdoing, stating he has never sold alcohol at the club. He explained that he rents the venue to groups with special event permits from the B.C. Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch, which allows them to legally sell liquor. "It’s a venue where a cover was charged. There are no proceeds of crime. I haven’t been charged with anything," he said.

The investigation began after police received late-night noise complaints about the club. Authorities discovered that while the club held a billiards hall license, it lacked the necessary cabaret business license for nightclubs. The lawsuit claims that Randhawa's previous after-hours club was shut down for similar licensing issues before he rebranded and relocated to Club24K.

On August 24, 2024, undercover officers visited the club and reported that it was selling premixed alcoholic beverages without a license. They also encountered the "Super Gatorade," which they were informed contained MDMA, a popular stimulant. The following day, police executed a search warrant and found 942.5 grams of MDMA, along with liquor and cocaine on the premises. Club manager Sukhman Bajwa was arrested, and Varinder Randhawa was also taken into custody.

Randhawa faces charges of illegally selling liquor and possession with intent to traffic drugs, based on video evidence showing him entering the manager's office. The lawsuit alleges that the seized cash was packaged unusually, suggesting it was used for illegal activities, including drug trafficking and money laundering.

The civil forfeiture director claims that the couple's home has been used to facilitate criminal activities, including laundering drug proceeds and failing to report taxable income. The lawsuit warns that if the seized money and property are returned to the Randhawas, they may continue engaging in unlawful activities.

As of now, none of the allegations have been proven in court, and provincial court records do not indicate any charges against Varinder Randhawa.