CBSA Makes a Major Cannabis Seizure at the Montreal Marine and Rail Service
News release
Montreal, Quebec, May 28, 2025 – Canada Border Services Agency
On April 30, 2025, border services officers at Montreal's Marine and Rail Service located 641.83 kg of suspected cannabis in a container being exported to Spain.
During the inspection, border services officers detected the contraband concealed in pallet bags inside cardboard boxes within the container. The cannabis, valued at over CA $4.8 million, was seized by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) and turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The investigation is ongoing.
The CBSA is committed to protecting our communities from contraband and organized crime. CBSA reiterates that although cannabis has been legalized and regulated in Canada, the import or export of cannabis in any form without a permit or exception authorized by Health Canada is a serious criminal offence, punishable by arrest and prosecution.
Quotes
“This seizure clearly demonstrates that we do not tolerate the use of the border for criminal activities. The Canada Border Services Agency is making every effort to secure the border and prevent the import and export of contraband.”
– Eric Lapierre, Regional Director General, Quebec Region, Canada Border Services Agency
Quick facts
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For the latest statistics on smuggling, go to: Canada Border Services Agency seizures.
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Learn about Cannabis at the border.
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Smuggling narcotics and other Customs Act contraventions may lead to prosecution in a court of law. For foreign nationals this may mean removal from Canada, and a ban on returning to Canada.
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Contact the Border Watch Line to report suspicious cross-border activities using our secure web form or by calling 1-888-502-9060 toll-free.
Contacts
Media Relations
Canada Border Services Agency
media@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
1-877-761-5945
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