{"id":263435,"date":"2020-07-29T23:06:07","date_gmt":"2020-07-30T03:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=263435"},"modified":"2025-01-14T21:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T02:53:12","slug":"270-kg-of-suspected-cocaine-seized-by-cbsa-officers-in-halifax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/07\/29\/270-kg-of-suspected-cocaine-seized-by-cbsa-officers-in-halifax\/","title":{"rendered":"270 kg of suspected cocaine seized by CBSA officers in Halifax"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: Officers from CBSA Halifax Marine Operations pictured with approximately 270 kg of suspected cocaine, seized from a vessel in Halifax, NS on July 18, 2020. (Photo from Government of Canada\/Website<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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July 29, 2020\u00a0 Halifax, Nova Scotia\u00a0 Canada Border Services Agency<\/p>\n

Today, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Atlantic Region, announced the seizure of 270 kg of suspected cocaine onboard a vessel attempting to dock at a yacht club in Halifax, Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n

On July 17, 2020, CBSA became aware of a vessel originating in the Caribbean that had failed to report to the CBSA upon entry to Canada. This prompted an investigation. On the morning of Saturday, July 18, 2020, CBSA Halifax Marine Operations officers intercepted the vessel at a yacht club located in the Halifax area. Upon examination of the vessel, officers discovered approximately 270 kg of suspected cocaine concealed in various areas of the boat. The CBSA has estimated this seizure to be valued at approximately $33.8 million.<\/p>\n

The two individuals on the vessel were arrested and turned over to the RCMP, along with the seized suspected drugs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cCBSA officers are trained to investigate, intercept, and examine vessels arriving into Canada to ensure the safety and security of our country. Drug seizures of this size demonstrate that the Canada Border Services Agency is committed to preventing illicit drugs from crossing our borders and protecting Canadian communities from the impacts of drug smuggling.\u201d<\/p>\n

Charlotte Demers-Doiron, Acting Regional Director General, Canada Border Services Agency, Atlantic Region<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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