CBSA officers find suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of over 21 kg of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

On October 2, 2016, CBSA officers monitoring the offload of luggage on a flight from Panama noticed an unclaimed suitcase. The suitcase was examined by officers and found to contain two backpacks with 21 brick-shaped bundles.

The content of the bundles subsequently field tested positive for suspected cocaine and they were turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

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“It is thanks to our highly skilled officers and their excellent command of interception techniques that these narcotics did not make their way onto our streets. Their vigilance helps to prevent illicit activity from crossing through our borders, and continues to support the safety and security of Canada.”

-       Goran Vragovic, CBSA Regional Director General, Greater Toronto Area Region

Quick Facts

• From January 1, 2016, to October 23, 2016 the CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area made 152 cocaine seizures with a total weight of nearly 2,000 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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Contacts

CBSA Media Relations

Greater Toronto Area

905-803-2800

 

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Photo caption: Suspected cocaine found in suitcase