CBSA Officers Seize Significant Quantities of Methamphetamine in British Columbia

Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers conducted 60 seizures of methamphetamine intended for export to Australia from March to August of this year. These seizures occurred in various locations throughout British Columbia‘s Lower Mainland, as reported by the agency itself.

In total, the officers intercepted approximately 397 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 1,278 litres of liquid meth during this six-month period, equating to over eight million doses of the drug. The most significant of these seizures took place at the Fraser Surrey Docks in June, where nearly 1,300 litres of liquid meth was confiscated in a notable single-day operation.

Border agents also made substantial finds at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility, where they seized 194 kilograms of crystal meth on March 12. Subsequent operations at the Vancouver International Mail Centre, between April and August, accounted for 85 kilograms cumulatively seized over 54 incidents.

The CBSA further detailed seizures at Vancouver International Air Cargo Operations, amassing 93 kilograms between May and August. In addition, 25 kilograms were confiscated at Vancouver International Passenger Operations during two separate incidents in July.

Nina Patel, the regional director general for CBSA’s Pacific Region, praised the agency’s efforts: “The successful seizures of a combined 397 kilograms and 1,278 litres of methamphetamine is a testament to the exemplary work and investigative expertise shown by Border Services Officers, intelligence officers, analysts, and liaison officers.” Patel acknowledged the partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Australian Federal Police, and the Australian Border Force in investigating the drug smuggling incidents.

Though the significant interceptions have been handed over to the RCMP in British Columbia, working in conjunction with Australian authorities, the CBSA has not announced any arrests or charges thus far in connection with these seizures.

The Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Dominic LeBlanc, emphasized the importance of such operations: “International drug smuggling is a threat to the safety and security of our communities. The seizures announced today are examples of how the CBSA works with domestic and international partners to disrupt criminal networks and keep illegal drugs off our streets.”