Canadian border authorities intercepted nearly half a ton of suspected cocaine in two separate commercial truck seizures at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta during July 2026. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are investigating the incidents, which involved vehicles arriving from the United States.

First Seizure on July 26

The first incident occurred on July 26 when CBSA officers referred a commercial truck for secondary examination. During the inspection, agents discovered 80 bricks of suspected cocaine concealed within four boxes that were part of the declared cargo load.

Officers seized 90.94 kilograms of the narcotics from the first vehicle. The CBSA arrested both the driver and a passenger associated with the truck. Following the arrest, the seized drugs were transferred to the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region for further handling.

Second Seizure on July 31

Five days later, on July 31, CBSA officers referred a second commercial truck for secondary examination at the same port of entry. This inspection revealed 107 bricks of cocaine hidden within the shipment.

Authorities seized 124.6 kilograms of suspected narcotics from the second vehicle. The CBSA arrested the driver of the truck, and the RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region took custody of both the individual and the seized drugs.

Ongoing Investigations

The combined weight of the suspected cocaine seized in the two incidents totals 215.5 kilograms. Both investigations remain ongoing as authorities work to determine the full scope of the smuggling operations.

The Coutts port of entry is a major crossing point between Alberta and Montana, handling significant commercial traffic. Border security agencies frequently coordinate on narcotics interdiction efforts along the international boundary, particularly targeting organized crime networks that attempt to move illicit substances across the border via commercial freight.

These seizures highlight the continued challenges faced by border enforcement agencies in detecting concealed narcotics within legitimate commercial shipments. The involvement of both CBSA and RCMP indicates a coordinated approach to addressing cross-border drug trafficking.