A traveller bound for Japan has been arrested and methamphetamines seized after border officers uncovered a smuggling operation involving food products.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) said the seizure took place April 18 at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
According to CBSA officials, officers seized eight kilograms of methamphetamines hidden in food products destined for Tokyo, Japan.
Images provided appear to show the drugs concealed in protein bars.
#CBSA officers at #YYZ seized over 8 kg of meth hidden in food products destined for Japan. The traveller was arrested and transferred to the @RCMPONT along with the contraband. Learn more about outbound border control: https://t.co/pfdB3UuKgV pic.twitter.com/FoIhgiUAwx
— Canada Border Services Agency (@CanBorder) April 30, 2026
The CBSA said the RCMP took custody of the man and the drugs.
