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Oct. 08, 2016 | 12:02 AM

Chemical weapon for sale: China’s unregulated narcotic

In this June 27, 2016 photo provided by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, members of the RCMP go through a decontamination procedure in Vancouver after intercepting a package containing approximately 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of the powerful opioid carfentanil imported from China. (Royal Canadian Mounted Police via AP)

Erika KinetzDesmond Butler| Associated Press

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Daily Star on October 08, 2016, on page 15.

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