189 kilograms of cocaine seized at Alberta border crossing
Joint Effort Leads to Seizure of 189 Kilograms of Cocaine at Alberta Border Crossing
A collaborative effort between the police agencies that make up the Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has resulted in the interception of 189 kilograms of cocaine at Alberta’s southern border crossing.
According to authorities, on November 13, a commercial truck attempted to enter the province through the Coutts, Alta., border. Following a secondary examination, law enforcement officers discovered the drugs, estimated to be valued at around $2 million.
“The safety and security of Canadians is our top priority,” stated Supt. Sean Boser of the Alberta RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region. “With the collaboration of various law enforcement agencies, we have successfully prevented harmful drugs from entering Canada and posing a threat to our communities.”
This significant seizure comes shortly after Premier Danielle Smith announced plans to establish the Interdiction Patrol Team, allocating $29 million in funding for the initiative. The new unit aims to enhance security along the Canada-U.S. border section within Alberta, focusing on intercepting illicit attempts to cross the border and trafficking drugs or firearms across the 298-kilometre international boundary.
Christina Zoernig of the RCMP confirmed to CBC News that no charges have been laid as the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
