In total, 232 individuals in the UK were identified as having purchased products from the websites in a two year period
An investigation has been launched into the deaths of 88 people in the UK who bought products from Canada-based websites that were selling substances to assist with suicide. It comes after Canadian Kenneth Law, 57, was arrested in Ontario and charged with two counts of counselling and aiding suicide after allegedly selling a lethal substance to people across the world.
It has been reported that Law is accused of sending 1,200 packages to 40 countries and is now also being investigated by police in the United States, Italy, Australia and New Zealand. The National Crime Agency received information in April suggesting that a number of people in the UK had purchased products from Canada-based websites that were selling substances to assist with suicide, which it passed on to police forces.
“In consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, the NCA has taken the decision to conduct an investigation into potential criminal offences committed in the UK. This operation is underway.” Anyone who needs support can call Samaritans free of charge on 116 123, email [email protected], or visit the Samaritans website.
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