More than 215 kg of suspected cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNews More than 215 kg of suspected cocaine seized at Coutts border crossing In 2025, CBSA officers in Alberta made 1,292 seizures of illegal narcotics, including 1,054 kg of cocaine and 279 kg of methamphetamine. Author of the article: By Shawn Knox Published Sep 15, 2026 Last updated 42 minutes ago 2 minute read Join the conversation CBSA officers at the Coutts port of entry intercepted two trucks from the United States and seized a combined 215.5 kg of suspected cocaine. PHOTO BY CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Article content The Canada Border Services Agency has seized more than 215 kg of cocaine being smuggled into Canada from the United States at the Coutts border crossing. Article content CBSA officers at the Coutts port of entry intercepted two commercial trucks arriving from the United States and seized a combined 215.5 kg of suspected cocaine in July 2026, the agency said in a news release Tuesday. Article content Article content Article content “The Canada Border Services Agency works tirelessly to detect and disrupt drug smuggling at our borders. The strategic co-operation between the CBSA, RCMP and other law enforcement partners demonstrates Canada’s unrelenting commitment to combating organized crime and protecting Canadians,” Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said in the written statement. Article content Noon News Roundup Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content On July 26, a commercial truck was sent for secondary examination, where border services officers detected 80 bricks of suspected cocaine concealed inside four boxes among the declared cargo. Article content The driver and a passenger were arrested by the border agents. A total of 90.94 kg of suspected cocaine was seized and transferred to the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region. Article content On July 31, a second commercial truck was referred for secondary examination, where border services officers found 107 bricks of suspected cocaine within the shipment. A total of 124.6 kg of suspected cocaine was seized. Article content The driver was arrested by the CBSA, and the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region took custody of the…