April 19, 2024

Woman lucky to be alive after attempted drug smuggle at Vancouver airport

The Canada Border Services Agency says a woman was caught at Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday, trying to smuggle in suspected heroine.

The woman was questioned, arrested and taken to hospital as she tried to return to Canada.

She had to undergo emergency surgery to remove 51 pellets packaged in condoms.

This is the third person in since last weekend to be caught carrying drugs internally at the airport.

CKNW Vancouver News

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