37 kilos of cocaine found in fruit truck in Canada
According to authorities, a man was hauling a load of fruit from the U.S. to Canada on Dec. 27 and after primary questioning, an officer referred the truck and trailer for a secondary examination.
Authorities found 30 bricks of suspected cocaine concealed in the trailer, totaling 37 kilograms. The man was arrested and charged, under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act, with the importation of cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
“This cocaine seizure shows that the CBSA’s efforts to stop drug smuggling are working. I am proud of our officers who are working hard to ensure our borders are not used for illegal activities,” CBSA Regional Director General Rick Comerford said.
source: clickondetroit.com
