CBSA finds suspected cocaine in cargo containers
News Release
June 15, 2017 Mississauga, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced a seizure of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
On June 13, 2017 border services officers, with the assistance of a CBSA detector dog, found nearly two kilograms of suspected cocaine while examining cargo containers.
The suspected cocaine was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Quotes
“In our efforts to protect Canadians and intercept illegal narcotics, CBSA officers are vigilant in examining goods entering Canada as cargo. This seizure shows how officers use various methods to detect contraband despite concealment efforts.”
- Norm Sheridan, Acting Regional Director General, Greater Toronto Area Region, CBSA
Quick Facts
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In 2016, CBSA officers in the Greater Toronto Area seized over 1,560 kilograms of suspected cocaine.
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Detector dog teams are strategically located at points of entry across the country, serving both traveller and commercial operations.
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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
905-803-2800