As of October 2025, authorities in Canada have made multiple significant fentanyl seizures this year through border operations and domestic police work. The following statistics represent some of the reported seizures:
1.73 kg of fentanyl was seized by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) during Operation Blizzard, a cross-country surge operation that ran from February to March 2025.
9 kg of suspected fentanyl were seized in Surrey, B.C., during a raid by the RCMP in September 2025.
Over 1 kg of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $220,000 was confiscated by the Peterborough Police Service in July 2025.
Approximately 192.8 grams of fentanyl were seized during an arrest by the Sarnia Police Service in January 2025.
Approximately 145.49 grams of fentanyl were seized during a warrant execution by Sarnia police in April 2025.
Approximately 330 grams of fentanyl were seized in Medicine Hat, Alberta, by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) in February 2025.
56.1 grams of fentanyl,
including 20 fentanyl pills, were seized by the CBSA in February 2025 during
six seizures.
Wider context on Canada's fentanyl efforts
In October 2025, the Government of Canada introduced new legislation, Bill C-12, aimed at strengthening border security and combating the flow of illegal fentanyl.
The CBSA has deployed new
detection technology and increased personnel as part of the broader effort to
intercept illegal drugs.
In February 2025, the federal government appointed a "Fentanyl Czar" to coordinate multi-agency efforts against illegal fentanyl. There is ongoing cooperation with U.S. law enforcement to target cross-border trafficking.
Multiple agencies in Canada conducted fentanyl seizures in 2025, including the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Significant operations and seizures were reported through September 2025.
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seizures
Operation Blizzard (February–March 2025): The CBSA seized 1.73 kg of fentanyl along with other drugs like methamphetamine and cocaine. The operation involved inspecting mail, air cargo, and marine containers.
February 2025: The CBSA conducted six seizures in February totaling 56.1 grams of fentanyl. In one instance, officers at the Windsor-Detroit Tunnel seized fentanyl pills from U.S. citizens.
January–May 2025: An X (formerly Twitter) post by the CBSA announced that officers had seized nearly 1.8 kg of fentanyl by the end of May.
RCMP
and local police seizures
Surrey, BC (September 2025): The RCMP's Surrey Provincial Operations Support Unit (SPOSU) seized 9 kg of suspected fentanyl as part of an investigation into a large drug operation. Officers also confiscated other drugs, including methamphetamine and cocaine.
National CIROC Operation (December 2024–January 2025): A coordinated national operation involving federal, provincial, and municipal agencies resulted in the seizure of 46.17 kg of fentanyl and 15,765 pills of fentanyl and other opioids. The crackdown focused on disrupting the production and distribution of illicit substances.
Sarnia, ON (January 2025): Sarnia Police seized 192.8 grams of fentanyl, along with cocaine and cash, during an arrest related to an outstanding warrant.
Sarnia,
ON (April 2025): An investigation by Sarnia Police led to the seizure of
145.49 grams of fentanyl and other drugs.
Medicine Hat, AB (February 2025): A seizure of 330 grams of fentanyl was reported as one of several drug seizures in the area. An investigation into a suspected drug trafficker in southeastern Alberta was also initiated in June.
Cochrane, ON (April 2025): A police investigation led to the seizure of approximately $10,000 worth of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
Peterborough, ON (July 2025): Peterborough Police seized approximately 1 kg of fentanyl and 1.2 kg of cocaine during a drug trafficking investigation.
Chatham-Kent, ON (August 2025): An execution of a search warrant resulted in the seizure of approximately $17,000 worth of illegal drugs, including fentanyl.
Hay River, NT (October 2025): The Chief Public Health Officer of the Northwest Territories warned the public about a drug seizure from September that tested positive for carfentanil, a potent fentanyl analogue.
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