Canadian police bust ‘largest drug superlab' in Canada; 95,500,000 potentially lethal doses seized
Ottawa: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) recently seized a massive amount of fentanyl and other drugs from what has been described as Canada's largest and most advanced drug superlab. This significant bust took place in Falkland, British Columbia, a community located approximately 50 km east of Kamloops.
Federal investigators confiscated 54 kg of fentanyl, enough to produce over 95.5 million potentially lethal doses, along with large quantities of precursor chemicals, 390 kg of methamphetamine, 35 kg of cocaine, 15 kg of MDMA, and 6 kg of cannabis. According to the RCMP, the fentanyl alone held the potential to claim the life of every Canadian citizen twice over, and the street value of the seized drugs is estimated at $485 million.
The RCMP, with support from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), undertook multiple search operations, preventing a 310 kg shipment of methamphetamine from being exported. Assistant Commissioner David Teboul, head of RCMP federal policing in B.C. and Yukon, described the seizure as “unprecedented” in the history of Canadian policing.
Gaganpreet Randhawa, identified as the primary suspect, was arrested and now faces several charges related to drug and firearms offences. The investigation highlights the scale and threat of transnational organised crime groups in Canada, with authorities calling this raid a decisive effort to disrupt the illicit drug trade.
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Delhi's air quality 'very poor' in Delhi
New Delhi (PTI): Thick grey haze shrouded Delhi on Monday morning, with the air quality remaining in the 'very poor' category with a reading of 366, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Air Quality Index (AQI) at seven air quality monitoring stations was 'severe', with Narela logging the highest reading at 418.
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According to the CPCB, an AQI between 0 and 50 is considered 'good', 51 to 100 'satisfactory', 101 to 200 'moderate', 201 to 300 'poor', 301 to 400 'very poor', and 401 to 500 'severe'.
Delhi's air quality is likely to remain 'very poor' for the next three days. It is expected to oscillate between 'very poor' and 'severe' categories during the subsequent six days, according to the Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS).
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said the current average wind speed, which is less than 10 kmph, is unfavourable for the dispersion of pollutants.
Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 9.3 degrees Celsius, it said.
