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 at the Coutts Border crossing on Sunday (July 28). CBSA says this is the equivalent of 500,000 doses, with a street value of $3 Million.
Officers at the border took a semi truck with an empty trailer aside for further examination. They uncovered the bags of meth in the cab’s front seat ,concealed in a box and a duffel bag.
The massive quantity of methamphetamine and the vehicle were seized and handed over to RCMP.
The driver, 40-year-old Asif Mir of Calgary, has been charged with importing controlled substances and possession for the purpose of trafficking.