On January 14, 2024, CBSA officers discovered and seized 406.2 kg of suspected methamphetamine, approximately 4 million illicit doses valued at over $50,780,000, following the examination of a commercial truck at the Boissevain port of entry in southern Manitoba. This is the largest seizure of illegal narcotics to occur in the Prairie Region. The driver was carrying a shipment destined for Winnipeg.
Janalee Bell-Boychuk, Regional Director General, Prairie Region, Canada Border Services Agency said “This is the largest seizure of narcotics our border officers have ever made in the Prairies. Thanks to their quick and decisive action, more than 400 kg of methamphetamine were kept off our streets. The accused has been charged for importation of methamphetamine valued at over 50 million dollars, trafficking, and smuggling into Canada. The CBSA and the RCMP work hard every day to protect Canadians and ensure those who break our laws are held accountable.”
Inspector Joe Telus, Federal Policing, Manitoba RCMP said “This substantial seizure by the Canada Border Services Agency means that approximately 4 million illicit methamphetamine doses will not reach our streets and takes away over 50 million dollars from the hands of organized crime networks and local drug traffickers. These drugs were destined not only for the streets of Winnipeg, but throughout Manitoba and beyond. There is no doubt this shipment would have inflicted significant harm to our communities.”
The driver of the truck was arrested by the CBSA and transferred to the Manitoba RCMP along with the suspected narcotics. He’s been charged with the following offences:
· Importation of Methamphetamine contrary to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and
· Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The individual is scheduled to appear in Manitoba Law Courts on February 1, 2024.
