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Canadian drug seizures and arrests aided by social distancing May 27, 2020 By DATAC... Despite ongoing social distancing measures, multiple drug seizure operations have taken place across Canada. In April, Chilliwack RCMP had reported a seizure of illegal drugs, cash and firearms on a search warrant at a private residence in Chilliwack, BC, which took place in February. This operation resulted in the arrest of four people in the residence, who were later released by the police. Moreover, large quantities of illicit drugs including heroin and fentanyl, as well as smaller amounts of cocaine were seized. Cpl. Mike Rail, RCMP spokesperson, said in his interview with The Chilliwack Progress, Our priority is the safety of the community At a time when social distancing is a critical social responsibility a drug/crime house becomes more conspicuous. In late April, Hamilton police arrested six people and seized $1 million of drugs packaged for immediate sale from being sold on the streets. According to Hamilton police, the seizure was one of the largest drug busts of crystal meth, heroin and fentanyl in the city’s history. The total weight of drugs seized exceeds five kilograms with most being packaged for immediate sale, Hamilton police had stated in a press release. In London, ON, two individuals are facing drug charges following an investigation and seizure of $16,000 worth of crack cocaine, among other drugs and paraphernalia, as well as firearm ammunition, an incident which took place on April 17th. Additionally, Waterloo Regional Police Service’s South Division patrol had seized suspected fentanyl, hydro-morphine and methamphetamine from a motor vehicle in Cambridge. The seizure took place during the traffic stop, when the police had detected that one of the vehicle’s occupants was breaching a court order; a 26-year-old Kitchener male was arrested. In an unrelated incident on April 30, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized over $75,000 in illicit drugs, as well as firearms and stolen property following a drug investigation in Bracebridge, ON. According to a press release by the OPP, the investigation led to the arrest of two people, who were charged for multiple offences. The Chilliwack Progress has released the following tips on spotting a crime house or drug dealer during social distancing: The house lights are always on Unusual and/or regular traffic patterns Traffic stops in front of the house, while a resident comes outside to talk with individuals in the vehicle

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SK Introduces use of new roadside oral fluid testing device SK Introduces use of new roadside oral fluid testing device April 7, 2020 By Astra Hemming... The Regina Police Service has recently begun using the new roadside SoToxa device to test for cannabis impairment in drivers. According to the police service, two people have tested positive for THC after the new test was implemented on February 10. On February 13, the police service received a 911 call reporting a potentially impaired driver on the roadway. Subsequently, the driver was found and tested using the SoToxa device, which revealed THC in their system. The driver, a Regina man, had his driving licence suspended for 72 hours and was the first person to be tested positive for THC using the new roadside test. Later in February, another driver tested positive for THC with the SoToxa and charged accordingly. This device will test for recent consumption. Anyone that has 25 nanograms [per millilitre of THC] or higher within their oral fluid will test positive, Cpl. Andree Sieber told Global News. Currently, the legal limit for THC is 5 nanograms per millilitre. Sieber also noted that even an impaired driver may be able to pass a SoToxa test, and as a Drug Recognition Expert, she will be able to continue to examine the driver for potential impairment using other methods. The roadside device is quick and simple and we can test right there, said Sieber, as it is no longer necessary to detain drivers to be tested at the police station. In contrast to the Dräger device, the SoToxa device is smaller and more portable. The device includes a swab mounted at the end of a plastic tip. When taking the test, the individual is required to put the swab in their mouth in order to collect oral fluids, and the device provides the results in nine minutes. The consequences of testing positive can vary, from driving license suspension, vehicle impoundment and impaired driving charges. In her interview with CBC News, Sieber said there are currently four police officers in the service trained to use the SoToxa device in the field. I believe as our officers are more comfortable and we train our officers, we’re going to use it more and more, said Sieber. According to a statement released by the Regina Police Service, the SoToxa device is sensitive to the cold and extreme temperatures, stating: It can’t be exposed to temperatures below 5-degrees Celsius or above 35-degrees Celsius. Therefore, the device should be kept inside a police vehicle which is either running or parked indoors.

This is a really great video that explains how to safely pick up a needle. Hope this is helpful for now. Anyone wanting training can contact me upon the return of normal life. Hope everyone is safe! https://youtu.be/43oszARJ15Q

There are days I wish I could change some things that happened in my past. There is a reason why the rear view mirror is so small and the windshield is so big. Where you are headed is much more important than what you left behind.