Officers have seized 68 kilograms of drugs in an importation investigation. (Photo: Alberta RCMP)

By David Opinko/LethbridgeNewsNOW

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Nov 24, 2022 | 10:38 AM

CALGARY – Law enforcement officials have apprehended a man that they say was attempting to import 68 kilograms of drugs into the country.

The Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET), RCMP, Calgary Police Service (CPS), and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) conducted an investigation into cross-border drug importation involving commercial transport vehicles.

On Oct. 13, officers seized 38 kg of cocaine and 30 kg of heroin.

CPS Acting Superintendent of the Criminal Operations and Intelligence Team Melanie Oncescu praised the collaborative effort by law enforcement agencies in making this drug seizure.

“The success of this operation is testament to the strength of law enforcement working in partnership to better our communities. Through excellent teamwork, we have been able to remove a substantial supply of drugs that were likely destined to target vulnerable addicted individuals,” says Oncescu. “These are people that feed their supply through crime that impacts our broader communities.”

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