The Canadian Border Services Agency seized 80 kilograms of Cocaine at the Kingsgate border cross southeast of Creston, B.C.
The CBSA says it has upped its scrutiny on goods entering Canada and that diligence resulted in the interception of a commercial truck carrying alcohol products returning to Canada from California.
The seizure happened on Feb. 5 and saw a CBSA Detector Dog Team help officers find 80 kilos of cocaine hidden in the truck trailer.
The driver of the truck was arrested and taken into custody by the RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region, Integrated Border Enforcement Team.
“The CBSA works every day to stop criminals who try to smuggle illegal drugs into our country. In the battle against organized crime, CBSA officers are our first line of defence. In partnership with the RCMP, the CBSA is displaying its constant commitment to public safety in Canada,” says Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
The investigation remains ongoing.
