RCMP Dismantles Major Fentanyl Drug Lab in Canada

Federal authorities have dismantled two significant drug trafficking operations in Canada and the U.S., showcasing the ongoing battle against organized crime. In Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) arrested Gaganpreet Randhawa and seized a massive drug superlab in British Columbia, preventing 95 million doses of fentanyl from reaching communities, along with an arsenal of firearms and explosives. Meanwhile, in Seattle, an East African drug trafficking organization was taken down near the University of Washington, leading to 11 arrests, the seizure of guns, drugs, and cash, and highlighting the group's connections to violent incidents. Both operations involved extensive collaboration among law enforcement agencies and targeted complex networks supplying fentanyl and other drugs. U.S. Attorney Tessa Gorman emphasized the danger posed by these groups, noting their violent history and persistent drug distribution despite previous law enforcement efforts. Investigations are ongoing in both cases, with further inquiries into the sources of precursor chemicals and additional criminal connections.