RCMP says national crackdown seized hundreds of kilograms of fentanyl and disrupted trafficking networks

A months-long enforcement initiative involving the RCMP and several other police agencies across Canada has resulted in the seizure of 386 kilograms of fentanyl along with large quantities of other illegal drugs. The coordinated effort ran from late May to the end of October and focused on production sites, trafficking groups and the financial networks that support the illicit drug trade.

Police say the operation led to thousands of arrests and charges nationwide. That included 217 individuals accused of trafficking fentanyl while already out on bail, highlighting what investigators describe as an ongoing challenge for law enforcement as fentanyl continues to drive overdose deaths in many communities, including in British Columbia and Alberta.

Officers also reported collecting more than 13 million dollars in cash during the initiative. According to officials, the majority of the fentanyl uncovered during the operation was destined for the Canadian market, despite concerns from U.S. officials about cross-border trafficking.

B.C. and Alberta remain among the hardest hit provinces in the opioid crisis, with fentanyl contributing to a sustained public health emergency. Police say the results of this latest operation demonstrate the scale of the domestic supply chain and the need for continued coordination among agencies.