The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is pleased to share a sample of May 2015 highlights from the border crossings in Southern Alberta. This sampling underscores the CBSA’s commitment to protecting Canada’s security and prosperity.
Carway
Officers at the Carway border crossing seized three undeclared guns from a traveller on May 3. The 24-year-old Oregon man bound for Alaska did declare one rifle at the primary inspection booth, but denied having any more. When officers searched his pickup truck and travel trailer, they found three additional guns in the trailer – a .30-30 rifle, a restricted .22-calibre revolver, and a prohibited 9mm pistol. The traveller received a $2,000 penalty, and was released on his recognizance. That same day, a 29-year-old man travelling to Alaska was denied entry after officers determined he had multiple convictions for disorderly conduct and assault, with cases currently pending in U.S. courts.
On May 19, one of the CBSA’s new officer recruits referred a traveller from Colorado, who was headed to Alaska, for further examination at the Carway border crossing. Officers searched the vehicle and seized 44 grams of lotion with no terms of release, as it tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The traveller was arrested, issued at $550 penalty before being allowed to continue into Canada.
Coutts
A 41-year-old United States resident was denied entry into Canada at the Coutts border crossing on May 5 due to previous convictions: four counts of burglary, two counts of break-and-entry, kidnapping, forgery, and escape from prison. Officers returned him to the United States.
Wild Horse
CBSA officers made nine drug seizures in southern Alberta last month, including a seizure at the Wild Horse border crossing on May 9. Officers referred a traveller for further examination to determine whether or not he was admissible, as he had a previous assault charge. While searching his pickup truck, officers found 35 pills of oxycodone, a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The pills were not prescribed to the traveller and were seized with no terms of release. The traveller paid a $440 penalty and was returned to the United States.
Quick facts
• Officers completed 457 permanent resident landings and issued 44 work permits and six study permits at Coutts.
• Officers completed 301 permanent resident landings and issued 53 work permits and seven study permits at Carway.
• During the month of May, 43 people were refused entry for criminality at the Coutts port of entry, and 27 were refused at Carway.
Associated Links
Plan Your Trip across the Border
Planning to Bring Firearms to Canada?
Be Ready – Become a CBSA officer
Contact:
CBSA – Regional Communications
1 844-245-2272
PrairieMedia@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
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