Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers recently seized over 16 grams of suspected drugs at the Lansdowne port of entry (POE) and three United States residents have been charged by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
On July 11, 2014, during a secondary examination of their vehicle, CBSA officers seized approximately 15.5 grams of suspected synthetic marijuana, one gram of suspected cocaine, 0.6 grams of suspected heroin, 15 doses of suspected lysergic acid diethylamide , and 292 cubic centimetres of suspected psilocybin (magic mushrooms) from the three travellers. They were arrested, and both the evidence and travellers were turned over to the RCMP Kingston Detachment.
Jeff Canfield, 32, of Elmira, New York, Matthew Shay, 31, of Branchport, New York, and Jack Howe, 27, of Pine City, New York, have been charged by the RCMP with possession for the purpose of Trafficking, contrary to subsection 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
They were released on a Promise to Appear and their next court date is scheduled at the Brockville Courthouse on Friday, August 22, 2014.
Quick Facts
- In 2013, CBSA officers at the Lansdowne POE made 77 drug seizures. Since January 1, 2014, officers at the Lansdowne POE have made 60 drug seizures.
- Anyone with information about suspicious cross-border activity is encouraged to call the CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060.
Quotes
“CBSA officers are relentless in their efforts to prevent drugs and controlled substances from being smuggled into Canada. This seizure is an excellent example of the diligent work done in collaboration with our law enforcement partners to ensure the safety and security of Canadians.”
Lance Markell, CBSA Director for the St. Lawrence District
"Drug abuse continues to be a serious problem in our communities that harms both the individual user and their families. The RCMP will continue to work with our partner agencies to stem the flow of drugs into our country and bring those responsible to justice."
Superintendent Guy Rook, RCMP North Eastern Ontario District Commander
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