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CBSA officers at Vancouver International Airport seize 148 kg of methamphetamine hidden in suitcases 

March 31, 2025 at 12:08 pm  Federal, Politics

March 31, 2025                        Vancouver, British Columbia            Canada Border Services Agency

Today, the CBSA announced the interception and seizure of a combined 148.8 kilograms of methamphetamine, representing an estimated street value of $500,000, in six separate occasions at Vancouver International Airport. In all instances, the narcotics were concealed in passengers’ suitcases and bound for export.

  • On January 18, 2025, CBSA border services officers intercepted 35.7 kg of methamphetamine destined for export to Hong Kong. The narcotics were wrapped in gift wrap and hidden in two suitcases.
  • On January 31, 2025, border services officers intercepted 28.5 kg of methamphetamine destined for export to Hong Kong. The narcotics were concealed in coffee bags and hidden in two suitcases.
  • On February 16, 2025, border services officers intercepted 23.5 kg of methamphetamine destined for export to Australia. The narcotics were concealed in packages wrapped in towels soaked with vinegar and cayenne pepper in an attempt to mask the smell.
  • On February 19, 2025, border services officers intercepted: 
    • 16.4 kg of methamphetamine destined for export to Australia. The narcotics were infused within various articles of clothing.
    • 19.2 kg of methamphetamine destined for export to Australia. The narcotics were infused within various articles of clothing.
    • 25.5 kg of methamphetamine destined for export to New Zealand. The narcotics were concealed in vacuum sealed packaging with a mixture of coffee and pepper substance.

On all six instances, the travellers were arrested and taken into custody by the RCMP’s Federal Police  Pacific Region unit.

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