Carfentanil found in Nanaimo drugs, Mounties say
NANAIMO — A deadly drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl has made its way onto the streets of Nanaimo, according to Mounties.
Nanaimo RCMP Const. Gary O’Brien said Health Canada tests have confirmed the presence of carfentanil in a white powder that was seized as part of an on-going investigation.
O’Brien said it is the first time carfentanil has been found in drugs in Nanaimo.
“We’re looking at where it’s supplied from, who’s providing it and if we can disrupt that chain. This is an on-going part of the investigation,” O’Brien said.