CBSA Seizes Largest 70 Kg Cocaine Load at Osoyoos Border

Canadian border officials seized 70 kilograms of cocaine at the Osoyoos border crossing in British Columbia, marking the largest cocaine seizure ever at this port of entry. The cocaine, estimated to be about 140,000 individual doses, was found hidden in the bed of a pickup truck driven by a Canadian citizen returning from the United States. The driver was arrested and taken into custody by the RCMP's federal policing unit for the Pacific region. Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree highlighted that the seizure prevents illegal drugs from reaching communities and stops profits from going to organized crime. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) emphasized the dedication of its officers and noted that nearly 3,500 kilograms of cocaine and crack cocaine have been seized so far this year. The federal government is investing $1.3 billion to enhance border security and strengthen the immigration system, aiming to further crack down on drug smuggling.