The seizure was made on Jan. 14 by CBSA officers, who found 406.2 kilograms of suspected meth in large suitcases in a commercial truck at the Boissevain port of entry in southern Manitoba.
“This is the largest seizure of narcotics our border officers have ever made in the Prairies,” said Janalee Bell-Boychuk, regional director general with CBSA. “Thanks to their quick and decisive action, more than 400 kg of methamphetamine were kept off our streets,” she said in a statement.
In a news release, the CBSA estimated the shipment would add up to about 4 million doses of meth, with a value of around $50,780,000.
The CBSA said the truck was carrying a shipment destined for Winnipeg.
The driver was arrested by CBSA agents and transferred to the Manitoba RCMP, along with the suspected narcotics. Charges include importing methamphetamine, and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
The driver’s first court appearance is scheduled for Feb. 1.
“This substantial seizure … means that approximately 4 million illicit methamphetamine doses will not reach our streets and takes away over 50 million dollars from the hands of organized crime networks and local drug traffickers,” said RCMP Inspector Joe Telus in a statement. “These drugs were destined not only for the streets of Winnipeg, but throughout Manitoba and beyond. There is no doubt this shipment would have inflicted significant harm to our communities.”
