CBSA seizes more than half a tonne of opium concealed in paper shipment

June 23, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted more than half a tonne of opium after its officers examined a marine container at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility in Delta, B.C.

Acting on intelligence from the CBSA’s National Targeting Centre, the Pacific Regional Intelligence Section, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBSA officers referred the container for inspection on January 14, 2026. A CBSA detector dog alerted to the presence of contraband, prompting additional examination, and CBSA officers subsequently seized a total of 520.6 kg of opium.

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