CBSA officers make a major cannabis seizure at the Montreal Marine and Rail Service
Montreal, Quebec (January 22, 2025) – Officers from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) at the Montreal Marine and Rail Service have made a major cannabis seizure.
On January 21, 2025, CBSA officers were conducting routine examinations of rail cars when they discovered a large quantity of suspected cannabis in a container. The container had arrived from the United States and was destined for a warehouse in Quebec.
The CBSA officers seized the cannabis, which weighed approximately 1,000 kilograms. The estimated street value of the seizure is $10 million.
This is the largest cannabis seizure made by the CBSA at the Montreal Marine and Rail Service in recent years.
The CBSA is working with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to investigate the incident. No arrests have been made at this time.
The CBSA is responsible for enforcing Canada’s border laws and regulations. This includes preventing the smuggling of illegal drugs into Canada.
The CBSA is committed to working with its partners to keep Canada’s borders safe and secure.
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CBSA officers make a major cannabis seizure at the Montreal Marine and Rail Service
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