17 bricks of suspected cocaine seized at the Pacific Highway (Traffic Operations) port of entry
News Release
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is announcing the seizure of 16.85 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Pacific Highway, Traffic Operations) port of entry (POE).
On October 23, 2016, an individual entering Canada was referred for a secondary examination. Border services officers (BSOs) examined the traveller’s vehicle and discovered two bricks of suspected cocaine. The traveller was immediately arrested and afforded her rights. The examination of the vehicle continued and an additional 15 bricks were discovered and seized.
A total of 17 bricks weighing 16.85 kilograms were turned over to the Surrey Royal Canadian Mounted Police along with the traveller.
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“Our border services officers work diligently to protect our borders from those who try to infiltrate our country with illegal narcotics. We are committed to keeping our communities safe.”
– Linell Redmond, Chief of Operations, Pacific Highway port of entry, CBSA
Quick Facts
- Last year, BSOs at the Pacific Highway (Traffic Operations) POE processed 3,335,161 travellers and 1,606,416 conveyances.
- In 2015, there were 301 narcotic seizures at the Pacific Highway (Traffic Operations) POE. In 2016, there were 574 narcotic seizures.
- The CBSA is responsible for enforcing over 90 Acts of legislation, including the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Any contravention against the Act may lead to prosecution in a court of law.
Associated Link
- Anyone with information about suspicious cross-border activity is encouraged to call the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060.
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Contacts
Media Relations, Pacific Region
Canada Border Services Agency
Telephone: 604-818-9701
Email: PAC_CBSA-Communications@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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On October 23, 2016, BSOs at the Pacific Highway (Traffic Operations) POE seized 17 bricks of suspected cocaine discovered in a traveller’s vehicle.

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