$6.6M in vapes, nicotine pouches seized from US semis entering Canada in 4 days
Border officers intercepted three shipments from commercial drivers arriving from the United States. CBSA told FreightWaves what officers found and why organized crime remains a concern. The post $6.6M in vapes, nicotine pouches seized from US semis entering Canada in 4 days appeared first on FreightWaves .
Between August 7 and August 10, three commercial trucks carrying nicotine products entered Canada, totalling nearly $6.6 million in value. Border officers intercepted all three loads at Ontario's Blue Water Bridge, a crucial freight gateway between the U.S. and Canada. The first seizure on August 7 included approximately 61,758 nicotine vapes valued at CAD$2,778,177.
Three days later, another major discovery occurred when border personnel seized 570 kilograms of nicotine pouches from a commercial operator, valued at CAD$835,200. On the same day, another shipment of nicotine pouches was intercepted, valued at CAD$2,983,500. Although the exact details of the seizures were withheld due to federal privacy laws, the combined value of the three seizures reached approximately CAD$6.6 million.
The CBSA has not identified any trucking companies linked to the loads, citing privacy restrictions. Investigations into the seizures remain ongoing, and the agency has not disclosed the factors that prompted additional scrutiny of the commercial vehicles. The Blue Water Bridge has a history of significant contraband discoveries, including large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine.
Authorities view illegal nicotine and tobacco sales as revenue sources for organized crime, which can bolster criminal networks and fund other illicit activities.
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