CBSA officers seize over 215 kg of cocaine from two commercial trucks at Coutts

September 15, 2026

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta intercepted two commercial trucks arriving from the United States and seized a combined 215.5 kg of suspected cocaine in July 2026.

Both commercial drivers were arrested by the CBSA and transferred to the RCMP.

Please visit this link for more information: https://www.canada.ca/en/border-services-agency/news/2026/09/cbsa-officers-seize-over-215-kg-of-cocaine-from-two-commercial-trucks-at-coutts.html

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Security and Trade Facilitation Programs

International Trade and Border Management

CBSA Other

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Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

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