Canadian border officials are sounding alarms over the growing influence of 'industry pressure' which they claim is obstructing efforts to regulate the influx of powerful animal tranquillizers, such as xylazine, into the illegal drug trade. These tranquillizers, often referred to as 'tranq' or the 'zombie drug,' are increasingly being mixed with fentanyl by criminal organizations to enhance the effects of the opioids, thus making them more potent and appealing to users. However, the severe health risks associated with these sedatives—ranging from debilitating wounds to other life-threatening complications—pose significant dangers to unsuspecting drug users who may not even realize they are consuming such substances.