The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today a significant seizure of over 23 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport.
On August 27, 2015, CBSA officers monitoring the offload of luggage from an aircraft originating from the Dominican Republic noticed an unclaimed suitcase in the baggage hall. An X-ray examination of the suitcase displayed dense, rectangular objects. After opening the luggage and examining the contents, officers found 20 brick-shaped bundles and two bags of pellets containing suspected cocaine.
The suspected cocaine was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Quick Facts
- To date in 2015, CBSA officers in the Greater Toronto Area have seized over 536 kilograms of suspected cocaine.
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“CBSA officers are always on the lookout for contraband. This significant seizure demonstrates our commitment to Canadians to intercept illegal 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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