Suspected cocaine found underneath airline catering trolleys at Pearson Airport
News Release
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced a seizure of suspected cocaine found on the bottom of an aircraft's catering trolleys.
On February 8, 2017, while searching an aircraft at Toronto Pearson International Airport, border services officers (BSO) discovered anomalies on the aircraft's catering trolleys. Upon intensified examination, BSOs discovered seven brick-shaped packages affixed to the base of the trolleys. The BSOs probed the packages which revealed a white powedery substance wrapped in plastic. The substance tested positicve for suspected cocaine and wieghed more than seven kilograms in total.
The suspected cocaine was turned over to authorities.
Quotes
"CBSA officers are always on the lookout for ocntraband. This 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
Quick Facts
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In 2016, CBSA officers in the Greater Toronto Area seized over 1,569 kilograms of suspected cocaine.
If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll-Free line at 1-888-502-9060
Contacts
CBSA Media Relations
Greater Toronto Area Region
905-803-2800