Backpacks containing an estimated $1.1 million worth of cocaine were discovered in a region near the Canadian border in Washington. According to ABC News, the backpacks were found by U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents in the woods about 110 miles north of Seattle.
The backpacks weighed 78 pounds and agents found “30 brick-like packages containing a white powdery substance” when they looked inside. After the substance was tested, it was determined to be cocaine.
Chief Patrol Agent Rosario “Pete” Vasquez thanked the border patrol agents for their vigilance, noting that because of them, “these dangerous narcotics were prevented from reaching our communities.”
“Our agents work tirelessly day in and day out to protect this nation, and this seizure highlights that crucial commitment,” he added.
Officials said that the cocaine was immediately turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to ABC News. An investigation is ongoing.
At this time, authorities have not revealed how the bags got there or who they might belong to nor if any arrests have been made in connection with the discovery.
