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The methamphetamine amounted to roughly 4 million doses.
In a historic operation, Canadian authorities at the Boissevain port of entry seized approximately 896 pounds of methamphetamine on January 14. This staggering find is likely the largest narcotics seizure in the history of Canada's Western provinces, with an estimated street value of over $50.7 million.
Source: FreightWaves
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