The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has announced a historic seizure of approximately 43.5 kilograms of fentanyl, marking the largest in its history. Through two key investigations, Project Bionic and Project Golden, nearly 20 individuals were arrested, leading to over 200 charges. OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique emphasized the immense public safety concern surrounding fentanyl, noting that the seized amount could produce approximately 435,000 potentially lethal doses. The investigations unveiled a complex drug trafficking network affecting southwestern Ontario, indicating an urgent need for law enforcement vigilance in the area.
"To put that in perspective, a population of 435,000 would be the fifth-largest urban population centre in the province of Ontario."
"I don't want us to be distracted by the narrative of fentanyl going from Canada into the U.S., and take away from the significant public safety concern around fentanyl."
"The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $5.4 million, police said."
"Project Golden resulted in the seizure of approximately 38 kilograms of fentanyl, the OPP's largest fentanyl seizure to date."
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