Vancouver police explain ‘made with AI’ image of seized drugs, cash - CTV News
The Vancouver Police Department addressed public scrutiny after posting and subsequently deleting an image of seized drugs and cash that appeared to be AI-generated
- Incident date
- Jun 2026
- Target
- Vancouver Police Department
On June 23, 2026, the Vancouver Police Department faced public attention after publishing an image online depicting seized drugs and cash. The original post was deleted and replaced by the department shortly after it appeared. The incident centered on concerns regarding the use of AI-generated content in official communications.
What happened
The Vancouver Police Department posted an image showing a collection of seized drugs and cash to their social channels. Following the post, it was identified that the image contained elements suggesting it had been created using artificial intelligence. The department subsequently removed the initial image and replaced it with a different version, leading to a public explanation regarding the use of AI in the visual representation of their police work.