Over 90 kg of suspected cocaine found in unclaimed luggage at Pearson

News Release

April 12, 2016             Mississauga, Ontario             Canada Border Services Agency

 

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of 90.45 kg of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

On February 29, 2016, CBSA officers at the Toronto Pearson International Airport were monitoring the airside offload of luggage on a flight from Panama City, Panama. Officers observed the luggage as it was transferred to the baggage hall. They noticed three unclaimed suitcases in the baggage hall, each affixed with recycled bag tags. The CBSA officers opened the three bags and inside each suitcase were two small backpacks that contained multiple brick-shaped bundles. In total, 90 brick-shaped bundles were found in multiple backpacks, which tested 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.

  

Quote

 “Our officers are always on the lookout for contraband. This large seizure demonstrates our commitment to Canadians to intercept illegal narcotics and prevent them from hitting the streets of 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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