Cocaine seizure at Montreal's Trudeau Airport
CBSA intercepts 17.6 kilograms of cocaine at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
More than $2 million worth of cocaine will never make it to Canadian streets thanks to a major drug bust at Montréal-Trudeau International Airport.
On April 4, officers with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted a suspicious suitcase arriving on a flight from Rio Hato, Panama. After examining the luggage on the baggage carousel, officers discovered 16 bricks of a white substance. Subsequent testing confirmed it to be cocaine, weighing a total of 17.6 kilograms.
The seizure, valued at over $2.1 million, has been turned over to the RCMP, who are now leading the investigation. No charges have been laid at this time.
“I would like to acknowledge the exceptional dedication and professionalism of our border services officers who protect our country from contraband and organized crime,” said Eric Lapierre, Regional Director General for the CBSA’s Quebec Region. “Thanks to their vigilance and expertise, we have been able to intercept significant quantities of cocaine, protecting our communities from the dangers associated with drugs.”
According to the CBSA, this seizure is part of a broad effort to secure our borders. In 2024, the agency recorded 60 cocaine seizures in the Quebec Region alone, totaling nearly 40 kilograms. Nationally, the CBSA seized over 4,580 kilograms of cocaine last year — a 156 per cent increase from 2023.
The federal government is investing $1.3 billion to strengthen border security and the immigration system through its Border Plan.
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