54 bricks of suspected cocaine seized at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry
News release
June 21, 2018 Abbotsford, British Columbia Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is announcing a significant seizure of 64 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry (POE).
On April 30, 2018, during an exam of a commercial truck, border services officers (BSOs) discovered what appeared to be narcotics. The truck was referred for a secondary examination and a detector dog was called in to assist. Upon further examination, and as a result of the diligence and determination of BSOs, a total of 54 bricks of suspected cocaine was discovered.
The vehicle was seized and the driver and suspected narcotics were turned over to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Federal Serious and Organized Crime.
The investigation is ongoing.
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“Keeping our borders open to trade but closed to criminals is a key priority of the CBSA. Our officers are highly trained, skilled and have the use of detection equipment to ensure that drugs and other illegal items are intercepted at our borders. We are very proud of the work we do to prevent these drugs from ending up in our communities.”
Ryan Vanderstar, Chief of Operations, Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry, CBSA
Quick facts
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Last year, BSOs at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon (Traffic & Commercial Operations) POE processed 1,605,259 travelers and 902,804 vehicles.
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In 2016, there were 163 narcotic seizures at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon (Traffic & Commercial Operations) POE. In 2017, there were 156 narcotic seizures.
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The CBSA is responsible for enforcing over 90 Acts of legislation, including the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Any contravention against the Act may lead to prosecution in a court of law.
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