Largest-ever seizure of meth at Coutts border crossing made

COUTTS, AB – 50 kg of methamphetamine contained in 33 bags were seized by Canada Border Services (CBSA) and RCMP CBSA says this is the equivalent of 500,000 doses.

On Sunday, July 28th, officers at the border took a commercial vehicle aside for further examination.

A massive quantity of methamphetamine and the vehicle was seized and handed over to RCMP.

The driver, 40-year-old Asif Mir of Calgary, has been arrested with importing controlled substances and possession for the purpose of trafficking.