Fentanyl Precursor Chemicals From China Seized at Canadian Border

CBSA officers seized 4,300 litres of precursor chemicals in May at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility in British Columbia. Handout photo

Canadian border officials have confiscated 4,300 litres of precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl and other illegal drugs from containers that were shipped from China, en route to Calgary.

The seizure took place in May at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility located in Delta, B.C., and was reported by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) in an Oct. 30 press release.