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British authorities widen probe into suspected online network tied to fatal substance distribution
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British authorities are investigating two newly reported deaths potentially linked to Kenneth Law, a Canadian man accused of running an online operation that sold deadly substances to vulnerable individuals across multiple countries.
The U.K. deaths, which occurred under suspicious circumstances, have drawn the attention of law enforcement as part of a broader, ongoing international investigation. Authorities believe the victims may have acquired toxic compounds through online platforms allegedly operated by Law, who is already facing multiple charges in Canada related to aiding suicide.
Law’s case has sent shockwaves through both legal and mental health communities, with police in several countries examining deaths that may be connected to his alleged activities. British officials have confirmed that dozens of suspected packages were shipped to addresses in the U.K., prompting concern over the reach and scale of the operation.
Investigators are now working closely with forensic experts to determine the exact cause of death in both new cases and whether any direct links can be drawn to substances reportedly sold by Law.
The development adds urgency to ongoing efforts to regulate the sale of dangerous materials online and to provide more robust support systems for individuals in mental health crises.
As the probe widens, authorities in the U.K. and abroad are calling for greater international cooperation to prevent the misuse of digital platforms for harmful and criminal purposes.