CBSA officers seize combined 228 kg of illegal narcotics at Coutts port of entry

The CBSA announced the interception of 186 kg of methamphetamine and 42 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks seeking entry into Canada at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta. The seizures occurred in December and January.

On December 24, CBSA officers examined a commercial truck that was carrying a mixed load destined for Calgary, Alberta. During the examination, officers noticed abnormalities in the load that led to the discovery of 186 kg of methamphetamine, with an estimated value of $1.86 million CAD.

On January 18, a commercial truck carrying a mixed shipment, also destined for Calgary, was directed toward secondary examination. During the search, officers found two cardboard boxes in the truck trailer containing multiple bricks of cocaine. In total, officers discovered and seized 42 kg of cocaine, with an estimated value of over $1 million CAD.

In both cases, the drivers were arrested and then transferred to the custody of the the RCMP.

The investigations are ongoing.