A drug smuggler preparing to board a flight to Sydney, Australia, was caught by border service officers at the Vancouver International Airport on April 26.
He was caught during routine outbound currency checks, when officers noticed inconsistencies in his statements.
Upon further examination, officers determined that the traveller may have ingested a large amount of narcotics.
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He was immediately arrested by border services officers, and escorted to a hospital, where the traveller’s health could be monitored and drugs obtained in a controlled environment.
He eventually expelled 42 condoms filled with suspected narcotics.
“This seizure highlights the vigilance of our border services officers, as their training and experience led them to intercept a significant amount of suspected illegal drugs, even when such drastic concealment methods were used,” said Ken Macpherson, acting director for the Canada Border Services Agency, Vancouver International Airport District. “The CBSA is committed to protecting the safety and security of Canadians and our communities. We would like to congratulate the work of our officers in this case, and the continued effort of all officers in preventing the smuggling of drugs at our ports of entry.”
Border services officers seized a total of 42 suspected liquid cocaine-filled condoms, with a total weight of 1.26kg.
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