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Officers have seized 68 kilograms of drugs in an importation investigation. (Photo: Alberta RCMP)
Collaborative Efforts

Alberta man charged for allegedly importing $7 million worth of drugs into Canada

Nov 24, 2022 | 11:04 AM

Law enforcement officials have apprehended a man that they say was attempting to import 68 kilograms of drugs into the country.

The Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), RCMP, Calgary Police Service (CPS), and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducted an investigation into cross-border drug importation involving commercial transport vehicles.

On October 13, 2022, officers seized 38 kg of cocaine and 30 kg of heroin.

CPS Acting Superintendent of the Criminal Operations and Intelligence Team Melanie Oncescu praised the collaborative effort by law enforcement agencies in making this drug seizure.