CBSA officers seize suspected cocaine hidden inside refrigeration unit

News Release

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today, the seizure of over 22 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Peace Bridge Commercial Operations.

 

On August 12, 2016, a border services officer referred a commercial truck and trailer driven by a Mississauga man to secondary for examination, after several inconsistencies during primary questioning.

 

During the progressive secondary examination, a CBSA officer examined the trailer’s refrigeration unit and uncovered 15 packages of suspected cocaine concealed inside. The packages were removed and field tested positive for suspected cocaine. The CBSA arrested the 50 year-old driver.

 

The driver and suspected cocaine were turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

 

 

Quotes

“This seizure of cocaine exemplifies the detailed and thorough work of CBSA officers at the Peace Bridge. This interception demonstrates that CBSA officers are committed to stopping illegal activity at our borders and to protecting the safety of our communities.”

Rick Comerford, Regional Director General, Southern Ontario Region, CBSA

 

Quick Facts

 

• Since January 2015, over 192 kilograms of cocaine was seized at the CBSA ports of entry in the Southern Ontario Region.
• 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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Southern Ontario Media Relations

Canada Border Services Agency

CBSA-ASFC_SouthernOntarioRegionNews@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca

Media Line: 1-844-580-3636

 

 

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Packages of suspected cocaine hidden inside the trailer’s refrigeration unit

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