CBSA seizes methamphetamine and heroin
News release
April 30, 2018 Mississauga, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of methamphetamine and heroin at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
On Tuesday April 17, 2018, during a routine examination of luggage on a flight from Mexico, CBSA border services officers (BSO) observed anomalies on three suitcases. The suitcases were sent for a secondary inspection. Once opened, BSOs found, in each suitcase, black nylon gym bags containing clear and taped bags of methamphetamine and heroin. This inspection resulted in a seizure of 100 kg of methamphetamine and 4 kg of heroin.
The narcotics were turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
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Quotes
“This significant seizure demonstrates our commitment to Canadians to intercept illegal narcotics and prevent them from getting into our communities. CBSA officers are well-trained to be on the lookout for contraband.”
- Goran Vragovic, CBSA Regional Director General, Greater Toronto Area Region
Quick facts
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For the period of January 1, 2018 to April 17, 2018, CBSA officers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region have made six seizures of suspected methamphetamine weighing in at just over 108 kg (this total includes the seizure on April 17, 2018).
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For the period of January 1, 2018 to April 17, 2018, CBSA officers in the GTA Region have made 16 seizures of suspected heroin weighing in at just over 43 kg.
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The CBSA and the RCMP work together to prevent illegal drug smuggling that threatens the safety of our communities.
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
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