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Hard Drugs Advertised on Facebook, Instagram in Canada

1/7/2026

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The CBC Ottawa report states that hard drugs, including cocaine and heroin, are advertised on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.
Investigation found ads linking to websites where drugs can be purchased with credit cards and delivered by Canada Post.
An anonymous buyer described online access as easy, likening it to Amazon.
Meta says it removes such content as authorities address the issue due to potential harm to vulnerable populations.

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Story summary

The CBC Ottawa report states that hard drugs, including cocaine and heroin, are advertised on Facebook and Instagram in Canada.
Investigation found ads linking to websites where drugs can be purchased with credit cards and delivered by Canada Post.
An anonymous buyer described online access as easy, likening it to Amazon.
Meta says it removes such content as authorities address the issue due to potential harm to vulnerable populations.