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Canada Refutes U.S. Claims on Fentanyl Smuggling

6/18/2025

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Canadian law enforcement is pushing back against U.S. assertions that Vancouver is a major hub for fentanyl smuggling. While FBI Director Kash Patel pointed to Vancouver as a key source, RCMP's David Teboul emphasized that Canadian data shows minimal exports to the U.S. In stark contrast, over 18,213 pounds of fentanyl were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2024, compared to a mere 10 pounds from Canada.

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Story summary

Canadian law enforcement is pushing back against U.S. assertions that Vancouver is a major hub for fentanyl smuggling. While FBI Director Kash Patel pointed to Vancouver as a key source, RCMP's David Teboul emphasized that Canadian data shows minimal exports to the U.S. In stark contrast, over 18,213 pounds of fentanyl were seized at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2024, compared to a mere 10 pounds from Canada.