Over a Million in Cocaine Discovered Near Washington-Canada Border

An unusual discovery was made near the Canadian border in Washington state, where border patrol agents found two backpacks abandoned in the woods close to a port of entry. Upon inspection, the agents uncovered 30 brick-like packages inside, each containing a powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine.The cocaine haul is estimated to be worth over $1.1 million, marking a significant interception in the ongoing fight against drug smuggling along the U.S.-Canada border. The agents quickly turned the evidence over to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for further investigation.Under federal law, confiscated drugs like these are typically destroyed, with only samples retained for use in prosecution. Authorities have not disclosed any information about potential suspects or how the drugs ended up at the location, but the investigation is ongoing.This discovery underscores the challenges of combating drug trafficking in remote border areas, where smugglers often attempt to…..

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