The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has dismantled Canada’s largest drug “super lab,” a blow to organized crime networks in the country. Indian-origin businessman Gaganpreet Randhawa was arrested by police during the raid. This is a case reminiscent of the hit web series ‘Breaking Bad’.
According to Canadian police, the lab was equipped with sophisticated equipment designed to produce large quantities of illegal drugs, including fentanyl and methamphetamine. These were supplied both in Canada and internationally.
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During the operation, police officers seized a large amount of drugs and dangerous materials. The substances seized included 54 kilograms of fentanyl, 390 kilograms of methamphetamine, 35 kilograms of cocaine, 15 kilograms of MDMA and six kilograms of cannabis.
The superlab was found in Falkland, a rural area about 50 kilometers east of Kamloops, British Columbia. Investigating authorities believe the lab not only produced drugs for supply within Canada, but was also a key component of an international drug trafficking operation. Police launched an investigation into the syndicate with the support of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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“The large-scale production, distribution and international export of illegal drugs has been successfully neutralized by our dedicated RCMP federal law enforcement investigators,” the RCMP said in an official statement. “This is undoubtedly a big blow to organized crime groups and a big threat.” to Canadians and the international community.” “This is a great step in ensuring the safety of the community.”
