1.2 kg of cocaine seized in Ottawa

News Release

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of 1.2 kg of cocaine at the Ottawa Cargo Centre.

 

On April 20, 2016, CBSA officers seized a package at a local courier processing centre in Ottawa after the parcel was examined and indicated positive for cocaine. The drugs were concealed within contents of beauty creams shipped from Aruba and destined to an Ottawa address.  

 

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

 

 

Quick Facts

 

• Anyone with information about suspicious cross-border activity is encouraged to call the CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060.

 

Quote

 

“Our officers used their training and experience to find the concealed contraband and as a result prevented the shipment from making it to its intended destination. This seizure clearly demonstrates that we will not allow the use of our borders for illegal activities.”

 

- Steve MacNaughton, CBSA Ottawa District Director

 

 

 

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For media info:

CBSA – Regional Communications

Tel.: 613-998-2000

Email: CBSA-ASFC_NOR-RNO_Communications@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

 

 

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Photo: Cocaine concealed within contents of beauty creams found at the Ottawa Cargo Centre on April 20, 2016.

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