Montreal, Quebec
On September 17 and 26, border services officers from the Montreal Marine and Rail Services made two seizures of cannabis destined for export, totalling 2,723 kg. In both cases, the cannabis was intended to be transported to the UK.
The largest seizure in terms of quantity was made on September 17, when 2,550 kg of the drug were found in a shipment containing bundles of lumber. On September 26, 173 kg of the drug were discovered in a container with boxes of paper towel rolls.
The drugs were turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting our communities against smuggling and organized crime. 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. Cannabis smuggling supports organized crime and helps fund other illegal activities, such as narcotics and weapons smuggling.
