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Two helicopters seized in joint USA-Canada anti drug operation

Vancouver, Canada - They used the aircraft to carry stupefacient across the border. 9 arrested

They used helicopters to carry drugs across the border between USA and Canada. 9 people have been arrested by the joint forces of the two countries, that have also seized more than 400 kg of cocaine, marijuana and ecstasy, besides two helicopters. One of these, a Bell 200 Jet Ranger, has been returned to the leasing company that had, seems unwittingly, rented it to the smugglers; the other one, a Robinson...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1101857
Rome, Italy, 03/25/2009 15:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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