Media Advisory

CBSA and RCMP Seize Significant Quantity of Drugs in Halifax

Halifax, Nova Scotia, February 11, 2010 – In a joint investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), a significant quantity of drugs were seized in Halifax on Monday, February 8, 2010 with a value of almost $10 million.

Media are invited to a joint CBSA and RCMP news conference to discuss this significant seizure:

Please bring identification

Items from the seizure will be on display for media wishing to obtain visuals.

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For media information:

CBSA
Laurie Gillmore
Communications, Atlantic Region
Office: (902) 426-0900
Cell: (902) 802-1824

RCMP
Sgt. Brigdit Leger
Media Relations Officer
RCMP H Division
Office: (902) 426-5120
Cell: (902) 222-0154