Canadian authorities believe that the man sent a total of around 1,200 packages to 40 countries, but there is no exact information on how many of the packages contained toxic substances.
Canadian Kenneth Law is suspected of having assisted 88 people in Britain in committing suicide, says BBC.
Law is suspected of running numerous websites where he sold life-threatening chemicals to suicidal people. Canadian authorities believe that he sent a total of around 1,200 packages to 40 countries, but there is no exact information on how many of the packages contained toxic substances.
The BBC did not name the chemical Law sold.
Law was arrested in May in Toronto, where he was charged with assisting suicides. Yesterday, he made a quick visit to the court in Brampton, Ontario province, Canada. However, the session was postponed until September 8.
Police examinations have been started around the world
In Canada, Peel Region police said they began an investigation in April after an adult died unexpectedly in the Toronto area. Since Law’s arrest, British police have made visits to the homes of Law’s clients to check on their well-being. Britain’s National Criminal Investigation Agency (NCA) said 272 Britons had bought products from Law over a two-year period.
The NCA says that 88 of them later died, but at this time the connection between the deaths and the purchases has not been confirmed.
– Our deepest condolences to the loved ones whose loved ones have passed away. They are supported by officers specially trained by the police force, NCA Deputy Director Craig Turner said.
Canadian CBC News said that the authorities of the United States, Italy, Australia and New Zealand have also started investigations.