Largest ever opium seizure by border agency, worth estimated $50M, made at Port of Vancouver | 24CA News
The Canada Border Service Agency says a seizure of just about 2,500 kilograms of opium on the Port of Vancouver is the biggest within the company’s historical past.
The medication have been found hidden contained in the footings of a giant quantity of blue delivery pallets. According to the CBSA, officers seen irregularities within the pallets and used X-ray expertise to detect the medication.
In complete, 2,486 kilograms of opium was discovered hidden in 247 pallets. The RCMP places the estimated road worth of the drug at greater than $50 million.
The operation began on Oct. 25 when the CBSA’s Metro Vancouver Marine Operations unit started analyzing items from 19 marine containers.
Nina Patel, CBSA regional director, stated the search was triggered by the CBSA Intelligence Service and the RCMP.
“The interception of this shipment and this record-breaking seizure of opium demonstrates the CBSA commitment to keeping our communities safe,” stated Patel.
The opium was turned over to the RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime unit. No arrests have been made.
Opium comes from the immature seed pods of the opium poppy. It can be utilized as a narcotic in its uncooked type or processed to make heroin and different medication.
