The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of close to 5 kg of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport (TPIA).
On February 8, 2015, CBSA officers monitored the offload of baggage arriving on a flight from Saint Maarten and identified one backpack. Upon further inspection of the backpack, officers discovered four bricks containing a substance that field tested positive for suspected cocaine.
The packages of suspected cocaine were turned over to the Peel Regional Police and the investigation is ongoing.
Quick Facts
- Over 12 million travellers were processed by the CBSA at the TPIA in 2014, making it Canada’s busiest airport.
- In 2014, the CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area made 180 cocaine seizures totaling over 954 kg.
- 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 officers at Toronto Pearson are always on the lookout for contraband, especially drugs given their negative impact our communities. This seizure speaks to the hard work and vigilance of law enforcement officers everywhere, working together to protect our border.”
Goran Vragovic, Regional Director General of CBSA, Greater Toronto Area Region
Contacts
CBSA Media Relations
Greater Toronto Area
905-803-2800
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