The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of 2 kg of suspected opium at Hamilton International Airport.
On April 13, 2015, CBSA officers conducting courier examinations inspected a shipment declared as “shoes.” Officers emptied the contents of one cardboard box that felt unusually heavy and had an “earthy” smell to it. Further investigation led to the discovery of the suspected opium, found concealed within the cardboard plies of the box.
The suspected opium was turned over to York Regional Police and they have arrested one suspect in connection with this crime.
Quick Facts
- The CBSA processed over 3.7 million courier releases at Hamilton International Airport in 2014.
- In 2014, the CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area made 123 opium seizures totaling over 139 kg.
- If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060.
Quotes
“The level of expertise of CBSA officers is second to none. Although our officers at all ports of entry are equipped with the latest technology to help prevent illegal narcotics from getting past us, it’s their attention to detail that produces results.”
- 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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Photo caption: Suspected opium found concealed within cardboard plies.
