National

Officers seize 14 kg of suspected cocaine at Toronto Pearson International Airport: CBSA

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 07 Oct, 2014 12:34 AM

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The Canada Border Services Agency says 14 kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized by officers checking baggage that arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

The agency says officers who were monitoring the off-loading of baggage from a flight that arrived in Toronto from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, on Sept. 25 observed "anomalies" with one of the bags.

It says upon further investigation they discovered 12 bricks concealed under clothing that contained a substance that field tested positive for suspected cocaine.

The packages of suspected cocaine were turned over to Peel Regional Police and the investigation is ongoing.

There's no immediate word on any charges in connection with the incident.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Energy giant Petronas places dark cloud over B.C.'s LNG dreams

VICTORIA - British Columbia's government called the Liquefied natural gas industry a generational opportunity that would wipe out provincial debt during the last election, now the Liberal government says there's no guaranteed windfall.

Energy giant Petronas places dark cloud over B.C.'s LNG dreams

Vancouver Police Officer Admits Abusing Authority When He Pushed Disabled Woman

VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer who pushed a disabled woman to the ground in the city's troubled Downtown Eastside neighbourhood admits he abused his authority and recklessly used unnecessary force.

Vancouver Police Officer Admits Abusing Authority When He Pushed Disabled Woman

Class-action Lawsuit Seeks $480m For Price-fixing By Electronics Giants in BC

VANCOUVER - A class-action lawsuit has been filed in four provinces claiming that suppliers of the tiny electronic capacitors found in everything from cellular phones to kitchen stoves have been working together to inflate prices.

Class-action Lawsuit Seeks $480m For Price-fixing By Electronics Giants in BC

Petronas says 'consensus' on LNG terms in next few weeks is 'critical'

CALGARY - Petronas says its multibillion-dollar investment in B.C. liquefied natural gas could be delayed by at least a decade unless it can "secure consensus" with its government counterparts by the end of October.

Petronas says 'consensus' on LNG terms in next few weeks is 'critical'

Baird announces $10 million in aid as debate on combat mission in Iraq begins

OTTAWA - The foreign affairs minister is promising $10 million in targeted support for victims of the ongoing conflict in Iraq as the House of Commons debates whether to send Canadian fighter jets as well.

Baird announces $10 million in aid as debate on combat mission in Iraq begins

Two Canadians with ties to Virden, Man., shot dead in Honduras

VIRDEN, Man. - Two men with ties to the southwestern Manitoba community of Virden have been shot and killed in Honduras.