Law enforcement agencies across Canada have seized 386 kilograms of fentanyl during a five-month operation aimed at disrupting the drug trade. The initiative, known as National Fentanyl Sprint 2.0, resulted in 8,136 arrests and charges. The operation began on May 20 and concluded on October 31, 2025.

Ontario led the country in fentanyl seizures, confiscating 263 kilograms, while British Columbia followed with 88 kilograms. The campaign also targeted methamphetamine, with B.C. accounting for more than half of the total meth seized—879 out of 1,708 kilograms.

The operation was coordinated by the Canadian Integrated Response to Organized Crime, which includes various police and government agencies. RCMP Assistant Commissioner Bonnie Ferguson, co-chair of the integrated response, emphasized the commitment of law enforcement to combat fentanyl trafficking. "The results announced today speak to the tenacity of countless law enforcement members who pursue all avenues to disrupt and dismantle fentanyl importation, production and trafficking," she said.

The campaign focused on identifying and dismantling production labs, distribution networks, and financial enablers of organized crime. It followed a previous initiative, Sprint 1.0, which took place from December 9, 2024, to January 18, 2025, resulting in the seizure of 46.17 kilograms of fentanyl.

Most of the fentanyl seized was intended for domestic use, with only small amounts intercepted at the Canada-U.S. border. For the first time in eight years, the number of organized crime groups producing fentanyl in Canada has declined. Ken Lamontagne, director general of the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, noted that the campaign has improved the national intelligence picture regarding drug trafficking.

The operation also included financial investigations, revealing that organized crime is increasingly using cryptocurrency to manage and hide illicit profits. Stéphane Sirard, deputy director of the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada, stated, "Our intelligence may show the links between individuals and businesses, can help identify other associated perpetrators, and can even uncover broader criminal networks."

In addition to fentanyl, authorities seized 270 kilograms of precursor chemicals, $13.46 million in cash, nearly 6,000 kilograms of cocaine, and 1,200 kilograms of other opioids. Most precursor chemicals continue to enter Canada from China, primarily through the Port of Vancouver.

Aaron McCrorie, vice-president of the Canada Border Services Agency, highlighted the agency's role in preventing the entry of these substances. "While our front line works to disrupt organized crime and safeguard our communities, we’ve also increased controls to stop drugs from being exported out of Canada," he said.

The investigation involved executing over 1,000 search warrants, and several inquiries are still ongoing. Among those arrested for trafficking fentanyl, 217 were on bail at the time of their arrest. The RCMP did not provide a breakdown of arrests by province.

The operation underscores the ongoing challenges posed by the illegal drug trade in Canada and the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to address these issues.