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Listing Crime Cartels as Terrorists Would Help in Fentanyl Fight: RCMP Commissioner

The Opioid Crisis cost the U.S. $2.7 trillion in 2023, including $1.11 trillion for loss of life and $107 billion for healthcare costs related to Opioid Use Disorder, according to a study from the Council of Economic Advisers.
RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme stated that listing organized crime cartels as terrorist entities would provide more tools for law enforcement to combat fentanyl trafficking.
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico while assessing their actions to address the flow of fentanyl, as reported by various officials.
Canada proposed a joint strike force with the U.S. To target organized crime groups involved in fentanyl trafficking, and plans to appoint a national fentanyl czar to oversee efforts against this crisis.

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Fentanyl's financial grip on US skyrocketed to $2.7T at height of Biden admin: study

The opioid crisis in 2023, amid the Biden administration, cost the U.S. $2.7 trillion, according to a Council of Economic Advisers study exclusively obtained by Fox Digital.

1 month ago·New York, United States

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Global News

Terrorist listing for drug cartels would help fentanyl fight: RCMP chief - National

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says a federal move to list organized crime cartels as terrorist entities would give the Mounties more tools to pursue charges and enforce the law.

1 month ago·Toronto, Canada

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Listing crime cartels as terrorists would help in fentanyl fight: RCMP

RCMP Commissioner sees value in the government’s plan to appoint a national fentanyl czar

1 month ago·Victoria, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Listing Crime Cartels as Terrorists Would Help in Fentanyl Fight: RCMP Commissioner

RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says a federal move to list organized crime cartels as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking would give the Mounties more tools to pursue charges and enforce the law. In an interview Thursday, Duheme also said he sees value in the government’s plan to appoint a national fentanyl czar, as it would allow a single point person to see an overall picture of the dangerous drug’s manufacture and distribution. U.…

1 month ago·New York, United States

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The Yucatan Times

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declares Mexican cartels terrorists

Justin Trudeau declares Mexican cartels terrorists; Sheinbaum responds. As part of the agreements to stop the United States tariffs against Canada, Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister, declared Mexican cartels terrorists and said he would name a “fentanyl czar.” He pointed out that permanent surveillance will also be guaranteed on the border with the deployment of almost 10,000 members of the Canadian armed forces, new helicopters, technology, and pe…

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Special police units to combat fentanyl crimes sought by Brampton mayor

Patrick Brown is calling on senior levels of government to fund special police units to combat the spread of fentanyl. In a motion that will presented at an upcoming meeting of Peel Region council, the Brampton mayor asks both the federal and provincial governments for the money that would create multi-jurisdictional policing units designed specially to curb the creation and distribution of the lethal opioid. Fentanyl has made headlines recently…

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