US EditionCanadian border service operation leads to seizure of fentanyl, other narcotics
- The Canada Border Services Agency released results of Operation Blizzard, a month-long effort from February 12 to March 13 across Canada targeting illegal drugs in shipments.
- Operation Blizzard launched under Canada's Border Plan to intercept fentanyl and other narcotics entering or leaving Canada via mail, air cargo, and marine containers.
- Border officers completed over 2,600 seizures, focusing on shipments to and from the United States, with 67.5% of seizures involving drugs entering Canada from the U.S and 17.5% going outbound.
- The operation resulted in the confiscation of 1.73 kilograms of fentanyl along with nearly 60 kilograms of various other narcotics, such as methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and ketamine, with the total value reaching millions of dollars. Kevin Brosseau, Canada's Fentanyl Czar, emphasized that fentanyl and other illicit substances represent a significant danger to both community well-being and public safety.
- Operation Blizzard highlights the CBSA’s efforts to combat drug trafficking, protect communities, and work in partnership with law enforcement agencies across Canada and abroad.
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windsornewstoday.caOperation Blizzard seizes over 60 kg of drugs
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has released the results of a month-long operation at the country's borders.According to the agency, 1.73 kilograms of fentanyl and 59.73 kilograms of other drugs, including meth, cocaine, heroin, opium, MDMA, and cannabis were seized.Operation Blizzard, which launched as part of Canada's Border Plan, occurred between February 12 and March 13.It was a cross-country operation focused on intercepting fentan…
Operation Blizzard Results In Seizure Of Fentanyl, Other Narcotics
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous drugs off our streets. Yesterday, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Blizzard. Launched as part of Canada’s Border Plan, Operation Blizzard was a month-long (February 12 to March 13), cross-country surge operation to intercept fentanyl and other illegal drugs in postal, air cargo and marine containers. During the operati…
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