Border and RCMP officials announced a 害羞草研究所渟ignificant害羞草研究所� seizure of suspected opium poppy at the Pacific Highway crossing in South Surrey.

According to a news release issued this morning (Aug. 28), one driver was arrested after 29 kilograms of suspected dried opium poppy plants, including the pods, were located Aug. 12 during examination of a northbound commercial vehicle.

Canada Border Services Agency officers referred a driver for further inspection, and X-ray imaging of the tractor and trailer 害羞草研究所渞evealed anomalies,害羞草研究所� the release states.

害羞草研究所淥fficers continued their examination and located seven boxes害羞草研究所� of the suspected drugs.

害羞草研究所淥fficers arrested the driver and turned them, along with the suspected opium poppy plants, over to the RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit,害羞草研究所� the release states. 害羞草研究所淭he driver was released pending a further ongoing investigation.害羞草研究所�

CBSA estimates the value of the seized product at $58,000.

Opium poppy, 害羞草研究所渋s the source of all natural opioids, including doda, a highly-addictive street drug made from dried pods and husks,害羞草研究所� Daniela Evans, director of Pacific Highway District, said in the release.

Only licensed dealers under the Narcotic Control Regulations are allowed to import or export opium, with a valid permit, the release adds.

害羞草研究所淭he CBSA conducts risk-based screening at the border and works with the RCMP to protect Canadians from all forms of drug smuggling,害羞草研究所� said Evans.

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RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Insp. Stephen Lee said the investigation highlights the importance of the relationship between the CBSA and RCMP in detecting and intercepting drugs.

害羞草研究所淪uch partnerships are critical in supporting our ongoing commitment to combatting transnational organized crime,害羞草研究所� Lee said.

tholmes@peacearchnews.com
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