Prosecutions and Seizures

Pacific Region

CBSA officers uncover 121 kilos of cocaine

Vancouver, British Columbia, December 22, 2008 -- The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today that CBSA officers at the Pacific Highway Commercial border crossing seized 121 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $16,248,750, as well as US$22,000 cash.

The drugs were discovered on December 20, 2008 by CBSA officers who were examining a commercial truck entering Canada from the United States. The officers located 121 bricks of cocaine in a false compartment within the truck. The drugs were turned over to the RCMP.

The driver, a 65-year old Canadian resident of Vancouver, was arrested and released pending further investigation by the RCMP.

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For media information:

Shakila Manzoor
Communications
Canada Border Services Agency
604-666-6084