RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme supports the federal government's plan to classify organized crime cartels as terrorist entities to combat fentanyl trafficking. He believes this designation would provide law enforcement with greater resources and tools. Duheme also sees value in appointing a national fentanyl czar to coordinate efforts against the dangerous drug. This comes amidst U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of tariffs against Canada due to drug and migrant flows.
OTTAWA — RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme says he welcomes a federal plan to list organized crime cartels as terrorist entities to fight fentanyl trafficking.
Duheme also says he sees value in the plan to appoint a national fentanyl czar, adding it would allow a single point person to have an overall picture of what's going on with the dangerous drug.
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