CBSA seizes suspected marijuana bound for Europe
News release
October 1, 2018 Mississauga, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of five separate shipments of suspected marijuana, weighing over 20 kilograms, destined for Denmark and Italy. The seizures took place September 18, 2018.
The Denmark shipment contained more than 17 kilograms of suspected marijuana concealed within packages of pills and gum. The export to Italy contained more than two kilograms of suspected marijuana, hidden inside cereal boxes.
The suspected marijuana was turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
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"The import and export of cannabis is illegal and will remain illegal upon legalization on October 17. These significant seizures demonstrate our commitment to intercepting illegal narcotic – at import and export - and prevent them from getting into international communities."
- Lisa Janes, Regional Director General, Greater Toronto Area Region
Quick facts
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The unauthorized movement of cannabis across Canada’s international borders will remain a serious criminal offence, subject to enforcement up to and including criminal investigation and prosecution.
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For the period of January 1, 2018 to September 20, 2018, CBSA officers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Region made 91 seizures of export-bound marijuana weighing over 744 kilograms.
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If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll free line at 1-888-502-9060.
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CBSA Media Relations
Greater Toronto Area
905-803-2800
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