Vancouver police bust crime ring selling fentanyl-laced pills in Downtown Eastside
Over 70 kilograms of fake fentanyl-laced pills are among the $3 million in drugs, weapons and cash the Vancouver Police Department says it recently seized from a sophisticated crime ring.
The department says it first started its investigation into the group in November 2021, working off the belief that they were lacing Percocet pills with fentanyl and selling them on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. VPD says it also believed the group was selling and shipping the pills throughout the province.
Percocet is an opioid regularly prescribed to people who have moderate to severe pain, and is safe when used at prescribed dosages. Once laced though, the pills become highly addictive and potentially fatal, VPD says. In October, the department’s investigation culminated in a series of search warrants. Officers found and seized 72 kilograms of the fentanyl-laced pills, 16.5 kilograms of cocaine, 88 kilograms of cutting agents, as well as methamphetamine, MDMA and benzodiazepine. In total, the department says the drugs would have gone for around $3 million if sold.
Investigators also seized three handguns, ammunition, body armour and $123,000 in cash. Three people were arrested as a result.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Non-profit holds 9th annual ‘street store’ at Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside - BC | Globalnews.caThe event in Oppenheimer Park provides area residents with a “dignified shopping experience.”
Read more »
Terrace resident reluctantly receives Medal of Good Citizenship - Terrace StandardBarry English is glad to help his community, but isn’t thrilled about all the extra attention
Read more »
Terrace figure skaters capture medals and ribbons at Prince Rupert competition - Terrace StandardTerraceBC figure skaters capture medals and ribbons at Prince Rupert competition
Read more »
Vancouver Island teacher suspended for touching student during athletic demonstration - Terrace StandardVancouver Island teacher suspended for touching student during athletic demonstration
Read more »
Vancouver Island dog is ‘Miss August’ in national fundraiser calendar - Terrace StandardVancouver Island dog is ‘Miss August’ in national fundraiser calendar
Read more »
Violent crime involving firearms down 5 per cent in 2021 from 2022: Statistics Canada - Terrace StandardViolent crime involving firearms down 5 per cent in 2021 from 2022: Statistics Canada
Read more »