GREAT FALLS — Border security officials are staying vigilant after two major drug busts at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) port of entry, where a combined 228kg of illegal narcotics were seized in separate incidents.
Illegal drugs seized at US-Canada border crossing
Two Major Seizures
The first seizure occurred on December 24, 2024, when CBSA officers examined a commercial truck carrying a mixed load destined for Calgary, Alberta. Officers noticed abnormalities in the cargo, leading to the discovery of 186kg of methamphetamine—with an estimated street value of $1.86 million CAD.
A second seizure took place on January 18, 2025, when another commercial truck bound for Calgary was sent for secondary examination. Upon searching the vehicle, CBSA officers found two boxes in the trailer containing bricks of cocaine. In total, 42kg of cocaine was seized, valued at over $1 million CAD.
“We’re constantly on the lookout for narcotics,” said Benjamin Tame, District Director of CBSA. “The narcotics were identified, the …