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

Posted on February 27, 2025 by admin

Canada Border Services Agency

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping harmful drugs from entering our communities and to disrupting organized crime.

 On Feb. 25, 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.

On December 24, 2024, 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, 2025, 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 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.

“The safety and security of Canadians is our top priority. These significant seizures are examples of the dedication and expertise of CBSA’s officers as they continue to work each and every day to prevent illegal drugs, like fentanyl, and contraband from breaching our borders. I also want to recognize and thank the RCMP for their ongoing commitment to public safety,” said David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety.

In both cases, the CBSA arrested the drivers who were then transferred to the custody of the Alberta RCMP. The investigations are ongoing.

“CBSA officers remain vigilant and dedicated to preventing dangerous drugs from reaching our communities. We remain committed to securing and protecting our border alongside our RCMP law enforcement partners,” said Janalee Bell-Boychuk, Regional Director General, Prairie Region, Canada Border Services Agency.