Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers intercepted 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 total value of drugs seized was almost $3 million.
On Dec. 24, 2024, CBSA officers examined a commercial truck that was carrying a mixed load destined for Calgary, Alta. 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, according to a CBSA news release.
On Jan. 18, a commercial truck carrying a mixed shipment, also destined for Calgary, was directed towards secondary examination. During the search, officers found two cardboard boxes in the trailer containing multiple bricks of cocaine. In total, officers discovered and seized 42 kg of cocaine, with an estimated value of over $1 million.
In both cases, the CBSA arrested the drivers who were then transferred to the custody of the Alberta RCMP. The investigations are ongoing.
In 2024, CBSA officers in Alberta were responsible for seizing approximately 1,300 kg of narcotics, including 205 kg of cocaine.
