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Cision Canada
28-05-2025
- Cision Canada
1610 kg of cannabis intercepted by CBSA officers in Halifax
HALIFAX, NS, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - On May 5, 2025, border services officers at the Port of Halifax, with assistance from CBSA intelligence officers, examined a marine container destined for export to Barbados. During this examination, officers uncovered 1,610 kilograms of suspected cannabis, valued at nearly $12 M. The drugs were falsely declared as tiles on the documentation provided to CBSA officers and were concealed in 80 boxes throughout the container. The cannabis and all evidence was transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Eastern Region Federal Policing (Nova Scotia) for further investigation. The CBSA and the RCMP collaborate on investigations to prevent illegal drug smuggling and organized crime from threatening the safety and well-being of our communities. Although cannabis is legal in Canada, the illicit cross-border movement of cannabis is a serious criminal offence, punishable with imprisonment of up to 5 years under the Customs Act and up to 14 years under the Cannabis Act. Quotes "The diligent work of our Canada Border Services Agency container examination team and intelligence officers is keeping Canada's borders safe. Smuggling cannabis in or out of the country is a serious criminal offence. Intercepting this shipment represents our continued commitment to public safety in Canada and beyond." , Regional Director General, Canada Border Services Agency, Atlantic Region Quick Facts Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe. Information available on the Border Plan is available here: The Government of Canada's Border Plan: significant investments to strengthen border security and our immigration system - CBSA officers at the Container Examination Facility in Halifax are responsible for examining high-risk containers and cargo arriving and leaving Canada by sea via the Port of Halifax. Working closely with other law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP, the CBSA uses data, intelligence, and risk indicators to identify illegal goods transiting the border. The Agency conducts intelligence operations and investigations, to identify and interdict contraband. These activities continue to lead to numerous seizures across the country, and various charges laid under the Customs Act and the Criminal Code. For the latest seizure statistics, visit Canada Border Services Agency seizures.
Cision Canada
28-05-2025
- Cision Canada
CBSA seizes 1.73 kg of fentanyl and 59.73 kg of other narcotics during export-focused Operation Blizzard Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous drugs off our streets. Today, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Blizzard. Launched as part of Canada's Border Plan, Operation Blizzard was a month-long (February 12 th to March 13 th), cross-country surge operation to intercept fentanyl and other illegal drugs in postal, air cargo and marine containers. During the operation, border services officers examined shipments, with a special focus on mail, air freight and sea containers going to the United States. They acted on increased referrals from CBSA's National Targeting Centre based on risk assessments. In total, the CBSA executed over 2,600 seizures of suspected narcotics and precursors across the country. 67.5% of all seizures made were of illegal narcotics coming to Canada from the United States, while 17.5% were of narcotics going to the United States. These included: 116 fentanyl seizures (1.73 kg), intercepted in British Columbia, Québec and Alberta. Of these seizures, 1.44 kg were on route to the United States and 0.26 kg were destined to other countries 17 meth seizures (5.38 kg and 89 pills) 24 cocaine seizures (13 kg) 26 heroin seizures (0.19 kg) 17 opium seizures (38.84 kg and 11 bottles) 48 MDMA seizures (2.32 kg and 82 pills) 249 cannabis and cannabis related product seizures During this same period, the CBSA shared details about other notable seizures of illegal narcotics: 400 litres of 1,4-butanediol in Vancouver, more commonly known as "liquid ecstasy" or the "date rape drug" 148 kg of methamphetamine at Vancouver International Airport 142 kg of cocaine, (estimated value of $3.5M) from rail containers in Montreal 154 kg (estimated value of $4.6M) of ketamine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport 108 kg of cocaine at the Coutts port of entry 419 kg of suspected cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry 25 kg of codeine and the precursor chemical ephedrine (estimated value of $1.4 M) 8 kg of suspected Khat at the Ambassador Bridge 1.7 kg of suspected MDMA (ecstasy) (estimated value of $59,640) at the Peace Bridge 10 kg of ketamine (estimated value of $706K) at the Vancouver International Airport 2.7 kg of opium (estimated value of $160k) at the Vancouver International Airport just under 25 kg of meth at the Vancouver International Mail Centre The CBSA will continue to disrupt the supply chain for fentanyl and other illicit drugs through interception of contraband as part of Canada's overarching efforts to strengthen border security and combat organized crime. Quotes "I am committed to serving Canadians by keeping our communities safe, combatting hate, and strengthening our security agencies. Operation Blizzard exemplifies the tireless work of border services officers who defend our borders and our communities every day from dangerous drugs and organized crime groups. " - The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety "Fentanyl and other illegal drugs pose a threat to our communities and to public safety. The Canada Border Services Agency, with initiatives like Operation Blizzard, is directly contributing to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the fentanyl trade." - Kevin Brosseau, Fentanyl Czar "CBSA personnel work day in and day out to prevent criminal organizations from exploiting our borders. With Operation Blizzard, we stopped narcotics, synthetic opioids and fentanyl from reaching communities both at home and across the world. Our commitment to stopping the flow of illegal drugs is unwavering and our officers will continue to protect our communities from these dangerous substances." - Erin O'Gorman, President, Canada Border Services Agency Quick Facts Fentanyl is a very potent opioid. A few grains can be enough to kill you. It is a dangerous drug that is 20 to 40 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. This makes the risk of accidental overdose very high. Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe. The CBSA's response to the opioid crisis includes working with domestic and international law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend individuals, groups, and businesses that are suspected to be involved in the cross border movement of illicit drugs and substances. The CBSA also works with Health Canada in monitoring new and emerging threats of non-regulated substances that may be used for the illegal production of controlled substances, which can lead to scheduling of these chemicals under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. 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.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
CBSA seizes 1.73 kg of fentanyl and 59.73 kg of other narcotics during export-focused Operation Blizzard
OTTAWA, ON, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) plays an important role in keeping fentanyl, its precursors and other dangerous drugs off our streets. Today, the CBSA shared the results of Operation Blizzard. Launched as part of Canada's Border Plan, Operation Blizzard was a month-long (February 12th to March 13th), cross-country surge operation to intercept fentanyl and other illegal drugs in postal, air cargo and marine containers. During the operation, border services officers examined shipments, with a special focus on mail, air freight and sea containers going to the United States. They acted on increased referrals from CBSA's National Targeting Centre based on risk assessments. In total, the CBSA executed over 2,600 seizures of suspected narcotics and precursors across the country. 67.5% of all seizures made were of illegal narcotics coming to Canada from the United States, while 17.5% were of narcotics going to the United States. These included: 116 fentanyl seizures (1.73 kg), intercepted in British Columbia, Québec and Alberta. Of these seizures, 1.44 kg were on route to the United States and 0.26 kg were destined to other countries 17 meth seizures (5.38 kg and 89 pills) 24 cocaine seizures (13 kg) 26 heroin seizures (0.19 kg) 17 opium seizures (38.84 kg and 11 bottles) 48 MDMA seizures (2.32 kg and 82 pills) 249 cannabis and cannabis related product seizures During this same period, the CBSA shared details about other notable seizures of illegal narcotics: 400 litres of 1,4-butanediol in Vancouver, more commonly known as "liquid ecstasy" or the "date rape drug" 148 kg of methamphetamine at Vancouver International Airport 142 kg of cocaine, (estimated value of $3.5M) from rail containers in Montreal 154 kg (estimated value of $4.6M) of ketamine at the Toronto Pearson International Airport 108 kg of cocaine at the Coutts port of entry 419 kg of suspected cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry 25 kg of codeine and the precursor chemical ephedrine (estimated value of $1.4 M) 8 kg of suspected Khat at the Ambassador Bridge 1.7 kg of suspected MDMA (ecstasy) (estimated value of $59,640) at the Peace Bridge 10 kg of ketamine (estimated value of $706K) at the Vancouver International Airport 2.7 kg of opium (estimated value of $160k) at the Vancouver International Airport just under 25 kg of meth at the Vancouver International Mail Centre The CBSA will continue to disrupt the supply chain for fentanyl and other illicit drugs through interception of contraband as part of Canada's overarching efforts to strengthen border security and combat organized crime. Quotes "I am committed to serving Canadians by keeping our communities safe, combatting hate, and strengthening our security agencies. Operation Blizzard exemplifies the tireless work of border services officers who defend our borders and our communities every day from dangerous drugs and organized crime groups. " - The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety "Fentanyl and other illegal drugs pose a threat to our communities and to public safety. The Canada Border Services Agency, with initiatives like Operation Blizzard, is directly contributing to detect, disrupt, and dismantle the fentanyl trade." - Kevin Brosseau, Fentanyl Czar "CBSA personnel work day in and day out to prevent criminal organizations from exploiting our borders. With Operation Blizzard, we stopped narcotics, synthetic opioids and fentanyl from reaching communities both at home and across the world. Our commitment to stopping the flow of illegal drugs is unwavering and our officers will continue to protect our communities from these dangerous substances." - Erin O'Gorman, President, Canada Border Services Agency Quick Facts Fentanyl is a very potent opioid. A few grains can be enough to kill you. It is a dangerous drug that is 20 to 40 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. This makes the risk of accidental overdose very high. Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe. The CBSA's response to the opioid crisis includes working with domestic and international law enforcement partners to identify and apprehend individuals, groups, and businesses that are suspected to be involved in the cross border movement of illicit drugs and substances. The CBSA also works with Health Canada in monitoring new and emerging threats of non-regulated substances that may be used for the illegal production of controlled substances, which can lead to scheduling of these chemicals under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. 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. Follow us on X (@CanBorder), Instagram (@CanBorder), and join us on Facebook or visit our YouTube channel. SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency View original content:
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
1610 kg of cannabis intercepted by CBSA officers in Halifax
HALIFAX, NS, May 28, 2025 /CNW/ - On May 5, 2025, border services officers at the Port of Halifax, with assistance from CBSA intelligence officers, examined a marine container destined for export to Barbados. During this examination, officers uncovered 1,610 kilograms of suspected cannabis, valued at nearly $12 M. The drugs were falsely declared as tiles on the documentation provided to CBSA officers and were concealed in 80 boxes throughout the container. The cannabis and all evidence was transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Eastern Region Federal Policing (Nova Scotia) for further investigation. The CBSA and the RCMP collaborate on investigations to prevent illegal drug smuggling and organized crime from threatening the safety and well-being of our communities. Although cannabis is legal in Canada, the illicit cross-border movement of cannabis is a serious criminal offence, punishable with imprisonment of up to 5 years under the Customs Act and up to 14 years under the Cannabis Act. Quotes "The diligent work of our Canada Border Services Agency container examination team and intelligence officers is keeping Canada's borders safe. Smuggling cannabis in or out of the country is a serious criminal offence. Intercepting this shipment represents our continued commitment to public safety in Canada and beyond." - Dominic Mallette, Regional Director General, Canada Border Services Agency, Atlantic Region Quick Facts Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe. Information available on the Border Plan is available here: The Government of Canada's Border Plan: significant investments to strengthen border security and our immigration system - CBSA officers at the Container Examination Facility in Halifax are responsible for examining high-risk containers and cargo arriving and leaving Canada by sea via the Port of Halifax. Working closely with other law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP, the CBSA uses data, intelligence, and risk indicators to identify illegal goods transiting the border. The Agency conducts intelligence operations and investigations, to identify and interdict contraband. These activities continue to lead to numerous seizures across the country, and various charges laid under the Customs Act and the Criminal Code. For the latest seizure statistics, visit Canada Border Services Agency seizures. If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060. SOURCE Canada Border Services Agency View original content:
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Cision Canada
CBSA investigation leads to 5 year prison sentence for Nanaimo resident Français
VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - On May 21, 2025, Cody Edward Ranger, a resident of Nanaimo, B.C., was sentenced to five years imprisonment (less time served) along with a lifetime firearm prohibition and ordered to provide a DNA sample. Ranger pleaded guilty in Nanaimo Provincial Court to the following charges: One count of Possession for the purpose of trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; Two counts of unauthorized possession of a loaded prohibited firearm contrary to Section 95(1) of the Criminal Code In 2022, the CBSA launched an investigation after three firearm suppressors were intercepted by border services officers at Vancouver International Airport Air Cargo Operations between August and October 2022. In May 2023, CBSA criminal investigators, with assistance from the Vancouver Island District RCMP Emergency Response Team, executed search warrants on a residence and two vehicles in Nanaimo. A number of illegal firearms and various quantities of illegal drugs were seized, including: two loaded, prohibited 9mm ghost guns; a loaded, prohibited shotgun; a 9mm restricted rifle with readily accessible ammunition and suppressor; two non-restricted rifles; nine over-capacity magazines; 119 g of methamphetamine; 335 g of cocaine; 15 g of MDMA; 10 g of psilocybin; and 22 electronic devices. On May 15, 2024, the CBSA charged Ranger with multiple firearm and drug possession charges under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Quote "The Canada Border Services Agency is committed to keeping illegal drugs and prohibited firearms out of our country and away from our communities. Our officers and criminal investigators work diligently to secure the border and ensure that those who break the law are held accountable." - Nina Patel, Regional Director General, Pacific Region, Canada Border Services Agency Associated Links Quick Facts Smuggling and other Customs Act and Criminal Code contraventions may lead to arrest, criminal charges and prosecution in a court of law. The CBSA screens goods, including international mail and courier items, coming into Canada and examines more closely those that may pose a threat to the safety of Canadians. For the latest enforcement statistics, visit Canada Border Services Agency seizures. Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe. Information available on the Border Plan is available here: The Government of Canada's Border Plan: significant investments to strengthen border security and our immigration system - If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Line toll-free at 1-888-502-9060.
