RCMP confiscate $4.6 million worth of ketamine entering Canada.

Winnipeg Sun* The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have charged four individuals in connection with separate seizures of suspected ketamine at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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Between February 18 and March 3, CBSA officers intercepted four travelers arriving from Europe and allegedly discovered concealed ketamine in their luggage. Authorities report that the cumulative seizures amounted to approximately 154 kilograms of the controlled substance, with a street value estimated at $4.6 million. Ketamine is legally used as an anesthetic in medical environments, but it is also trafficked illegally, often in powder form. The drug can lead to sensory distortion, disorientation, and numbness, and has been linked to instances of sexual assault. Prolonged use can result in severe mental and physical health issues.
The RCMP's Central Region Toronto Airport Detachment's Border Integrity Response Team charged the four individuals, three from Ontario and one from Quebec, with importing a controlled substance under Section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. All four were released on undertakings, with court dates set for March 26 and April 9 at the A.
Grenville and William Davis Courthouse in Brampton. CBSA and RCMP officials confirmed that the seizures were the outcome of targeted screening and intelligence operations, part of ongoing efforts to prevent illegal narcotics from entering Canada. Lisa Janes, Regional Director General of the CBSA's Greater Toronto Area Region, highlighted that ketamine poses a "significant risk to the safety of Canadians" and reaffirmed the CBSA's commitment to intercepting dangerous substances. Inspector John McMath of the RCMP Toronto Airport Detachment warned that importing ketamine is "a serious offense" that can lead to lengthy prison sentences. Further details regarding any potential connections between the accused or broader smuggling networks have not been disclosed. For more on Canada's border enforcement initiatives, visit the Government of Canada's Border Plan.

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