Suspected cocaine found in false floor of cargo container
News Release
News Release
For Immediate Release
Suspected cocaine found in false floor of cargo container
June 14, 2017 Mississauga, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced a seizure of suspected cocaine found in a cargo container.
On May 5, 2017, Border Services Officers (BSOs) were inspecting a cargo container on a flight from Trinidad and Tobago at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. Upon examining the container further, a false floor was discovered by the BSOs. When opening the floor, 38 bricks of suspected cocaine weighing over 43 kg were found.
The suspected cocaine was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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“CBSA officers are always on the lookout for contraband. This seizure demonstrates our commitment to Canadians to intercept illegal narcotics and prevent them from hitting the streets of our communities.”
- 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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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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CBSA Media Relations
Greater Toronto Area
905-803-2800