LYNDEN, Wash. – A recent bust by border officials led to the discovery of over $6 million in illicit drugs.
The Canadian Border Services Agency said in a press release that a truck driver was stopped for a secondary inspection on June 3rd just past the Lynden border crossing.
Officers found that some of the truck’s cargo had been tampered with, which led them to the discovery of illicit drugs.
In total, 50 kilograms of cocaine were recovered, along with another kilogram of heroin.
The investigation has been turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Officials did not release the identity of the suspect.