Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta intercepted two commercial trucks arriving from the United States and seized a combined 215.5 kg of suspected cocaine in July 2026.

A commercial truck was referred for a secondary examination on July 26, during which border services officers detected 80 bricks of suspected cocaine concealed within four boxes located among the declared load. The driver and a passenger were arrested by the CBSA. A total of 90.94 kg of cocaine was seized and transferred to the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region.

On July 31, a second commercial truck was referred for a secondary examination, where border services officers detected 107 bricks of cocaine within the shipment, and a total of 124.6 kg of suspected cocaine was seized. The driver was arrested by the CBSA and the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region took custody of the individual and the suspected narcotics.

The combined seizures resulted in the interception of 215.5 kg of suspected cocaine before it could enter Canada. Both investigations are ongoing. 

In 2025, CBSA officers in Alberta made 1,292 seizures of illegal narcotics, including 1,054 kg of cocaine and 279 kg of methamphetamine.  Smuggling narcotics and other Customs Act contraventions may lead to prosecution in a court of law. For foreign nationals this may mean removal from Canada, and a ban on returning to Canada. Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe.

“The Canada Border Services Agency works tirelessly to detect and disrupt drug smuggling at our borders. The strategic cooperation between the CBSA, RCMP, and other law enforcement partners demonstrates Canada’s unrelenting commitment to combat organized crime and to protect Canadians," Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public  Safety said adding CBSA officers are the first line of defense at ports of entry across the country.