Vancouver border agents seize 25 kg of methamphetamine headed for Australia

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Sniffer dog leads to drugs hidden in an accused smuggler's luggage

Published Aug 28, 2024 • 1 minute read

Officers with the Canada Border Services Agency have seized large quantities of methamphetamine they say was destined for Sydney, Australia.

On Wednesday, the agency said it made two seizures last month comprising of nearly 25 kilograms of the street drug.

On July 27, officers using a drug-detector dog intercepted 10 kg of meth that a Canadian citizen had loaded inside false-sided compartments in two suitcases.

Two days later, officers discovered 15 kg of meth inside a Canadian citizen’s suitcase. In this case, four vacuum-sealed packages of the drug were found wrapped in clothing.

Police estimate the street value of the seized drugs at $1.25 million.

Both travellers were arrested and taken into custody by the RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crime unit.

No charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act have been laid, but police are preparing to recommend charges.

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