FINTRAC issues alert on laundering the proceeds of illicit synthetic opioids, and a few related updates

The Alert is meant to support reporting entities in recognizing financial transactions suspected of being related to the trafficking of synthetic opioids.

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) published a new Operational Alert, “Laundering the Proceeds of Illicit Synthetic Opioids,” saying it was part of the Government of Canada’s efforts to combat the threat posed by deadly illegal drugs, to protect vulnerable communities and save lives.

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