Eby defends investigation into leaked documents that alleged opioid diversion

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby says B.C.’s director of police services acts independently and government can’t interfere with the request for an investigation into a leaked document that alleged some pharmacies were diverting prescription opioids to the illegal market.B.C. Conservative legislature member Elenore Sturko revealed the document in February that said police and the College of Pharmacists were investigating allegations that “safe supply” opioids were being