VANCOUVER, B.C. — Another large drug bust was executed in Canada last week.
According to a release from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), it seized 112 kilograms of opium following an examination of a commercial truck arriving at the Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry with produce cargo.
In 2025, CBSA officers in British Columbia made 11,390 illegal narcotic seizures, including 329 kg of opioids.
The incident occurred on January 9, 2026. That is when Border Services Officers at the Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry examined a driver returning to Canada from the United States after observing an anomaly in the truck’s trailer.
During the examination, officers found cardboard boxes that were inconsistent with the packaging typically used to transport produce. In addition, a Detector Dog team was deployed and made a positive indication on the boxes. As a result, Officers seized 108 bricks of opium, weighing 112 kg.
“The CBSA continues to deliver on our government’s efforts to support safe communities by keeping dangerous narcotics off our streets,” said Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety. “Through the vigilance and dedication of its officers and collaboration with the RCMP and other law enforcement partners, the CBSA acts as a strong line of defence against organized crime.”
The CBSA transferred custody of the driver and the narcotics to the RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region, Drugs and Organized Crime Section. The investigation remains ongoing.
“This seizure is yet another example of how the CBSA is stopping organized crime in its tracks,” said Nina Patel, Regional Director General, Canada Border Services Agency, Pacific Region. “Our commitment to the safety and security of our communities is demonstrated by our interception of those who attempt to exploit commercial highways to move contraband across our border. By working with the RCMP, we are bringing perpetrators to justice.”
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