Canadian border agents seize millions of drugs in transport trucks at southern Alberta border

By Lauryn Heintz – CityNews

Millions of dollars worth of illegal drugs have been seized by Canadian border officials at Alberta’s southern border in recent weeks.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says on Christmas Eve, officers examined a commercial truck carrying a mixed load at the Coutts border crossing.

During the examination, CBSA officers noticed abnormalities in the load. They ultimately discovered 186 kg of methamphetamine with an estimated value of $1.86 million. according to the agency.

CBSA says the truck was headed for Calgary.