American authorities say two alleged attempts to smuggle large amounts of drugs from Canada into the U.S. were foiled within three days.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents pose for a photograph with a boat and duffel bags allegedly containing marijuana. TORONTO -- Two alleged attempts to smuggle large amounts of drugs from Canada into the U.S. were foiled within three days, American border officials say.was found May 9 after a truck was stopped for inspection at the Peace Arch Border Crossing, which links Surrey, B.C. and Blaine, Wash.
The border authority alleges that the truck contained five duffel bags that held approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine. The truck driver, a Canadian citizen, was placed under arrest.that entered American waters at another border crossing between B.C. and Washington. CBP said it was able to track the boat from Canadian waters as it made its way to a marina in Sequim, Wash., where it was allegedly found to be carrying marijuana.Related Stories
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