More than 50kg of cocaine and heroin were discovered in a northbound truck at a Lower Mainland border crossing on June 3.

On Monday, July 4, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported that when a truck driver arrived at the Aldergrove commercial truck crossing, seeking entry into Canada, the vehicle was referred for a secondary examination after initial questioning.

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Further inspection led to the discovery of 50 brick-shaped objects containing substances suspected to be illegal narcotics.

More than 50 kilograms of suspected cocaine and one kilogram of suspected heroin were seized.

CBSA has transferred the suspect and drugs to the RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC) Major Projects Team for further criminal investigation.

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Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino commented: 香蕉视频直播渂y stopping illegal drugs at the border, we香蕉视频直播檙e reducing the risk of harm to Canadians. I want to thank the CBSA employees for their quick and decisive work.香蕉视频直播�

Bryce Bengco, Chief, Aldergrove Port of Entry, Pacific Region, Canada Border Services Agency: 香蕉视频直播渨e are proud of the continued outstanding work by our officers which contributes directly to protecting Canadian communities. This interception is another great example of how our officers, with support from the RCMP, are key to maintaining border integrity.香蕉视频直播�

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Anyone with information about suspicious cross-border activity is encouraged to call the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060 or .

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