The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of over 4 kg of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport (TPIA).
On April 23, 2015, CBSA officers discovered an unclaimed bag at Terminal 1 of the TPIA. The bag was referred to secondary inspection for further processing, Once the bag was opened, it was found to contain a black knapsack with four vacuum packed bricks within. A probe of one of the bricks produced a positive result for suspected cocaine.
The packages of suspected cocaine were turned over to Peel Regional Police and the investigation is ongoing.
Quick Facts
- The CBSA processed over 12 million travellers 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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“As Canada’s frontline, we take every opportunity to disrupt criminal activity. Continued vigilance and alertness from our officers has enabled them to intercept these narcotics and prevent them from hitting the streets of our communities.
Goran Vragovic, CBSA Regional Director General, Greater Toronto Area Region
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Contacts
CBSA Media Relations
Greater Toronto Area
905-803-2800
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