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Major drug bust thwarts organized criminal activity, RCMP

Over 240 kilograms of cocaine have been taken off the street after RCMP seized 210 bricks in three separate incidents. 

CBSA officials seized 210 bricks of cocaine after three trucks were stopped at border crossings at the Pacific Highway Crossings and at the Aldergrove Commercial port of entry from Oct. 18, Nov. 1, and Nov. 9 with the help of the RCMP Federal Serious Organized Crime Unit. 

In a media release, officials say the seizure of cocaine was a collaboration between the CBSA’s Pacific Highway Commercial Operation, Aldergrove Commercial Operations, the Pacific Region Intelligence System, and Detector Dog Service along with the RCMP Federal Organized Crime Unit. 

Minister of public safety and democratic institutions and intergovernmental affairs Dominic LeBlanc says this is a step closer to ensure borders are protected and safety is maintained. 

“With this significant seizure, it’s illegal drugs won’t end up in our communities and profits won’t end up in the hands of organized crime,” he says.  

RCMP Pacific region chief superintendent Stephen Lee says this is a fine example of a well-executed collaboration plan between all services to thwart international criminal activity. 

“The CBSA and RCMP federal policing program’s ability, and joint commitment to securing Canada’s border is evident through these recurring, and successful interdictions to keep Canadians safe,” Lee says. “It also helps keep our borders secure from threats imposed by transnational organized crime.” 

The street value of cocaine seized is estimated to be a value over $6.6 million. 

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