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Two Seizures of Illicit Substances at Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport
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Montréal, July 28, 2010 – Officers of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 5.5 kilos of ketamine and 3.5 kilos of cocaine in the last two weeks at the Montréal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau International Airport. The CBSA and the RCMP joined forces to thwart these two attempts to import drugs into Canada as both cases were turned over to the RCMP Airport Federal Investigation Section (AFIS) for investigation.
First, on July 19, a shipment from Bulgaria was intercepted. It contained 5.5 kilos of ketamine. This amount could have yielded 15,000 individual doses on the street. In the course of the investigation, the RCMP searched a Montréal residence on July 23. GHB, ketamine as well as documents referring to a previous shipment of the same substance were found on the premises. An individual was arrested and could face charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking. The investigation continues and could lead to more arrests.
In its legal form, ketamine is a psychotropic substance generally used in medicine as an anesthetic. However, this substance is also used as an illicit drug that can produce hallucinations, euphoria, “out of body” experiences. Like GHB, it is also known as “rape drug”, and some people may use it for ill-intentioned purposes. The RCMP reminds the public to remain vigilant with regard to this type of drug.
Finally, on July 23, an American passenger on board a flight from the Dominican Republic was intercepted when she arrived in Montréal. She had concealed 3.5 kilos of cocaine under her clothes. Cely Perez, 19, was charged with importation of cocaine.
Drug enforcement is a priority of the RCMP. The CBSA and the RCMP will maintain their joint efforts to help reduce drug trafficking in communities and fight smuggling and criminal activity. In this regard, we encourage the public to report any information on individuals or groups of individuals involved in drug trafficking by contacting their local police department.
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