Man suspected of smuggling ecstasy

MAPLE FALLS – A Canadian man was suspected of smuggling Ecstasy on Monday, Feb. 1, after authorities responded to a call from a citizen in the Silver Lake area. Border Patrol authorities said a person was reportedly in the area wearing camouflaged clothing and a backpack near the Silver Lake area. Border Patrol agents from Sumas responded to the call and found a man in possesion of seven bundles of a white powder, later identified as a chemical used to make Ecstasy. The powder, valued at about $300,000, weighed 65 pounds, officials said. The man, who was not publicly identified as of press time,was turned over to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement for further investigation. The powder was seized by officials.