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$9 Million in Drugs Seized in Vancouver Shipping Containers Arriving From Mexico
 Canadian Press
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October 05, 2010
Vancouver - Police in Vancouver have made a massive bust, seizing more than $9 million in drugs stashed in seven shipping containers arriving from Mexico.
RCMP drug enforcement officers, Vancouver police and the Canada Border Services Agency say 275 kilograms of suspected cocaine and methamphetamine were found in the containers.
The investigation began in June but police say the containers reached Vancouver early last month, with the drugs concealed inside 6,000 stone bricks.
Six people have been arrested and charges of conspiracy to import cocaine have now been laid against 32-year-old Eduardo Gonzalez of Mexico, and two Vancouver men — 51-year-old Francisco Gomez and 42-year-old Jason Lawrence.
Police say more charges are likely in the investigation that has also netted $17,000 in cash.
Federal Public Safety Minister Vic Toews says the proceeds of illegal drugs that end up on Canadian streets finance organized crime.
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