CBSA officers find suspected opium at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport

News Release

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of 15 kg of suspected opium at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport.

 

On April 15, 2016, CBSA officers were conducting routine examinations at a courier facility on the airport grounds. A shipment originating from India and described as “toiletries” was selected for further inspection. An X-ray of one of the bottles inside the shipment showed anomalies and once opened, officers discovered that it was filled with a brown tar-like substance with an earthy odour. Subsequent drug testing proved positive for suspected opium. In total, 15 bottles were found to contain suspected opium.

 

The suspected opium was turned over to York Regional Police.  

Quick Facts

• In 2015, the CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area made 88 opium seizures totaling close to 122 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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“Smugglers will go to any extent to conceal contraband but our officers used their training and experience to deter the shipment from making it to its intended destination.”

-       Mark Leonard, CBSA Director, Outports and Postal Operations District, Greater Toronto Area Region  

  

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Contacts

CBSA Media Relations

Greater Toronto Area

905-803-2800

 

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Photo caption: Suspected opium found in bottle

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