CBSA warns ‘industry pressure’ slowing action on tranquillizers in fentanyl – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Canadian border officials are concerned that “industry pressure” is slowing efforts to stop powerful animal tranquillizers from moving through the illegal drug supply. Criminal organizations are increasingly mixing veterinary sedatives like xylazine, also known as “tranq” or “zombie drug,” into fentanyl to prolong the opioids’ effects and increase value. But drug users often don’t […]
Manitoba launches drug-trafficking task force as province has ‘had enough’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Months after putting forward the idea of a drug enforcement task force, the Manitoba government is moving ahead with the premier’s plan with its first meeting happening today. Premier Wab Kinew hinted at the task force last November in the throne speech, promising the establishment of a body to help coordinate drug enforcement among […]