CBSA officers seize 17 bundles of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport

News Release

January 22, 2016               Mississauga, Ontario              Canada Border Services Agency

 

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today two significant seizures of over 16 kg of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

On January 17, 2016, CBSA officers examined cargo on a flight from Antigua. During examination, officers noticed a checked bag with a handwritten luggage tag. Inside the checked bag, officers found a backpack containing 13 brick-shaped objects which subsequently tested positive for suspected cocaine. The 14.4 kg of suspected cocaine was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).

Earlier that day, CBSA officers referred a traveller, arriving from Aruba for further inspection. During the examination, officers discovered four packages filled with 2.5kg of suspected cocaine attached to his thighs and calves. The subject and suspected contraband were turned over to the RCMP.

 

Quick Facts

• In 2015, the CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area made 149 cocaine seizures totaling close to 700 kg.
• If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060.

 

Quote

 “These are yet other significant narcotic seizures by CBSA officers. They speak to the hard work and vigilance of our officers, working to protect our border and keeping our communities safe.”
-       Goran Vragovic, CBSA Regional Director General, Greater Toronto Area Region

 

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Contacts

CBSA Media Relations
Greater Toronto Area
905-803-2800

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