Authorities Capture $2M Cocaine Shipment En Route to Canada at Alberta Border

Alberta border authorities confiscated $2 million worth of cocaine at the province's Coutts crossing last month. CBSA handout photo

A joint initiative by Alberta authorities has resulted in the confiscation of $2 million worth of cocaine at the province’s southern border crossing.

The Integrated Border Enforcement Team in Alberta intercepted 189 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside a commercial truck attempting to cross at the Coutts port of entry on Nov. 13, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said in a press release.