[xtypo_dropcap]T[/xtypo_dropcap]he Canadian military has issued a statement denying allegations in the British press that Canadian forces personnel are implicated in a British-led investigation into heroin smuggling in Afghanistan.
"Media reports this past weekend suggesting that Canadian forces personnel have been implicated in a British-led investigation into heroin smuggling by military personnel in Afghanistan are unfounded," says Col. Tim Grubb, Canadian forces provost marshal in a statement released Monday.
"The Canadian forces military police have confirmed with Britain's royal military police that no such investigation is underway and that no such allegations have been made against either British or Canadian personnel. "
"The Canadian forces take all allegations against their personnel seriously and investigate where warranted," says Col. Tim Grubb, Canadian forces provost marshal."
On Sunday, Britain's Ministry of Defense described the allegations as unsubstantiated.
Canadian military officials would not provide any interviews on the issue.
