The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant cocaine seizure at the Calgary International Airport.
On March 24, 2015, CBSA officers seized 1.94 kg of cocaine concealed in a suitcase coming from the Dominican Republic.
The narcotics were turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Serious and Organized Crime Unit. No further details are available as the investigation is ongoing.
Quick Facts
- In 2014, there were 234 drug seizures at the Calgary International Airport yielding 177 kg of drugs carried by travellers or concealed within shipments.
- The CBSA works with its law enforcement partners to prevent illegal drug smuggling, which endangers the safety of Canadian communities and generates profits for organized crime.
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Contact
Lisa White, Media Relations
Canada Border Services Agency
PrairieMedia@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
403-292-4011
Sgt. Josee Valiquette
RCMP K Division
780-412-5260
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Cocaine weighing 1.94 kilograms seized at the Calgary International Airport on March 24, 2015.
