‘Concerned citizen' discovers $80K worth of cocaine in the road in Abbotsford, B.C.
An estimated $80,000 worth of drugs has been seized in Abbotsford, B.C., after being found in the road by an unsuspecting citizen.
According to a brief statement by the Abbotsford Police Department Saturday morning, the drugs were stumbled upon June 15.
The 'concerned citizen' discovered 'what appeared to be drugs' lying in the middle of Bradner Road, near Myrtle Avenue, and reported it to the police, the statement said.
'AbbyPD patrol officers responded and seized a brick of cocaine weighing approximately 1 kilogram,' the statement said, adding that the estimated street value of the seizure was $80,000.
The incident served as a reminder that 'no day is routine' for police teams, the statement concluded.
'We thank the community for their continued support in helping keep Abbotsford safe.'
When asked for more details, the Abbotsford Police Department told CTV News it was unable to offer any further information on the incident.
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‘Concerned citizen' discovers $80K worth of cocaine in the road in Abbotsford, B.C.
The 1 kilogram brick of cocaine had an estimated cost of $80,000, according to the Abbotsford Police Department. (Courtesy: AbbyPD) An estimated $80,000 worth of drugs has been seized in Abbotsford, B.C., after being found in the road by an unsuspecting citizen. According to a brief statement by the Abbotsford Police Department Saturday morning, the drugs were stumbled upon June 15. The 'concerned citizen' discovered 'what appeared to be drugs' lying in the middle of Bradner Road, near Myrtle Avenue, and reported it to the police, the statement said. 'AbbyPD patrol officers responded and seized a brick of cocaine weighing approximately 1 kilogram,' the statement said, adding that the estimated street value of the seizure was $80,000. The incident served as a reminder that 'no day is routine' for police teams, the statement concluded. 'We thank the community for their continued support in helping keep Abbotsford safe.' When asked for more details, the Abbotsford Police Department told CTV News it was unable to offer any further information on the incident.
