The RCMP continues to highlight marijuana smuggling as a persistent issue at Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga, as well as other Canadian airports, warning that the consequences for those caught are severe.
The RCMP continues to highlight marijuana smuggling as a persistent issue at Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga, as well as other Canadian airports, warning that the consequences for those caught are severe.
In a recent incident at Pearson, on October 26, a Canadian traveler heading to the Netherlands was found with approximately 45 kilograms of cannabis hidden in their luggage. The drugs, valued at an estimated $180,000, were discovered by Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers. The traveler, a 20-year-old Canadian, was arrested and handed over to the RCMP at the Pearson Airport detachment.
The individual has been charged with possession for the purpose of export and was released on an undertaking, with a court appearance scheduled for the following week.
RCMP Insp. John McMath, who leads the Toronto Airport Detachment, emphasized the serious consequences of such offenses, stating, “The discovery of travelers attempting to smuggle cannabis at Canadian international airports continues to be a significant issue with potentially lifelong consequences. It is illegal to carry any amount of cannabis on your person or in your luggage. A decision to transport cannabis can have a very negative impact on a person’s life.”
CBSA officials reiterated that while cannabis is legal in Canada, transporting it across international borders remains a serious criminal offense.
The RCMP and CBSA continue to work closely together, in collaboration with other national and international law enforcement agencies, to combat cross-border criminal activity and protect communities.
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