CBSA seizes over 17 kg of cocaine at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
MONTRÉAL, April 16, 2025 /CNW/ - On April 4, 2025, border services officers detected and seized 17.6 kg of cocaine at the Montréal-Trudeau airport. This seizure is the result of a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) inspection of baggage from a flight from Rio Hato, Panama.
Border services officers found several bricks of a white substance after examining a suitcase on the baggage carousel. A drug test confirmed the substance to be cocaine. A total of 16 bricks were seized, for an approximate value of $2,193,625.00 CAD. The drugs have been turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and an investigation is currently underway.
In 2024, the CBSA made 60 cocaine seizures in the Quebec Region for a total of 39.97 kg. Moreover, in 2024, across Canada, the CBSA seized 4,589 kg of cocaine at the border, an increase of 156% from 2023.
Quotes
"I would like to acknowledge the exceptional dedication and professionalism of our border services officers who protect our country from contraband and organized crime. Thanks to their vigilance and expertise, we have been able to intercept significant quantities of cocaine, protecting our communities from the dangers associated with drugs."
– Eric Lapierre, Regional Director General, Quebec Region, Canada Border Services Agency
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SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency