CBSA officers unravel suspected heroin at the Toronto Pearson International Airport

News Release

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of suspected heroin, found concealed within spools of thread, at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.

 

On July 29, 2016, CBSA Air Cargo officers attended a warehouse to conduct a targeted examination. Based on CBSA Intelligence, a cargo shipment from Pakistan containing spools of thread was selected for further inspection. Officers utilized the x-ray on the individual spools and noted anomalies in two of them. Upon further inspection, an off-white powder was discovered which subsequently field tested positive for suspected heroin.

 

The suspected heroin was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

 

Quick Facts

 

• From January 1, 2016 to June 30, 2016, the CBSA in the Greater Toronto Area made 46 heroin seizures totaling over 48 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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“This interception of dangerous narcotics truly exemplifies the detailed and thorough work of CBSA officers at the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Our officers work vigorously every day to protect Canada and keep our streets safe.”

-       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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