CBSA officers find suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport

News Release

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of 10 kg of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

 

On April 23, 2016, CBSA officers monitoring the offload of luggage on a flight from the Dominican Republic noticed an unclaimed suitcase with a seemingly recycled airline tag. The suitcase was examined by officers and found to contain two backpacks with multiple brick-shaped bundles. The bundles were subsequently tested and proved positive for suspected cocaine.

 

The suspected cocaine was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 

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.

 

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“This seizure illustrates how our officers blend their training and skills to successfully intercept narcotics before they enter our communities.”

-       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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Suspected cocaine found in a suitcase.

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