Drugs
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Winnipeg drug initiative leads to 55 arrests, treatment referrals and detox placementsA joint, months-long venture led to some people struggling with addiction seeking help, and alleged traffickers behind bars in Winnipeg, police said.CrimeOct 13
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Cost of medicines from Canada set to soar for millions of AmericansThe U.S. Customs and Border Protection rule targets the de minimis exemption, which previously allowed shipments valued under $800 to pass through customs more easily.CanadaOct 8
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Winnipeg drug bust yields $1.5M worth of cocaine: policeTwo people were arrested and are facing charges after officers seized 26 kilograms of cocaine, and other goods, in part of an investigation into a Winnipeg home, police said.CrimeOct 6
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York police seize $3M in illicit drugs, say they ‘toppled’ dark web trafficking networkYork Regional Police say they believe they've taken down one of the top Canadian suppliers of illicit drugs on the Dark Web through their months-long investigation.CrimeSep 22
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3 people died from suspected overdoses on Saturday in Regina: health ministryA drug alert was issued for Regina after three people died from suspected overdoses on Saturday, the ministry of health said. The alert will be in effect for one week.HealthAug 31
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67 charges laid against 13 Manitobans following ‘significant’ gun, drug bustFifteen people have been arrested so far, with 13 charged, as the Manitoba RCMP continues its collaborative investigation into alleged drug and gun trafficking in the province.CrimeAug 25
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Man charged in Red Deer drug bust on the loose: RCMPA 23-year-old Surrey, B.C. resident who is facing multiple drug trafficking charges failed to show up for his scheduled court date in late July, Mounties say.CrimeAug 14
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Manitoba community begs for transparency on supervised consumption siteResidents fear the Manitoba supervised consumption site will bring safety concerns to the North Logan community. The Manitoba drug consumption site will open Tuesday at 366 Henry.Aug 11
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‘It’s a national tragedy’: Manitoba’s chief medical examiner on addictions crisisThe number of drug-related deaths in Manitoba has been rising again over the last several months, according to the province's chief medical examiner.CanadaAug 6
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Winnipeg police drug crackdown to resume after ‘positive results,’ chief saysWinnipeg police said its 10-day open drug use enforcement project brought positive results, prompting it to be extended, with an expanded scope, until November.CrimeAug 6
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