TORONTO, Aug. 8, 2024
/CNW/ - Two separate incidents at Toronto Pearson International
Airport last week have led to the seizure of 32 kilograms of
cannabis. Both incidents involved individuals attempting to export
cannabis outside of Canada.
On July 25, 2024, CBSA stopped
Kery Maddison, a Canadian citizen,
after she was found with approximately 23.25 kgs of cannabis
concealed inside her luggage. On July 28,
2024, CBSA stopped Stanford
Wint, a Canadian permanent resident, after 8.8 kgs of
cannabis was found concealed inside his luggage.
CBSA seized the cannabis and RCMP Federal Policing Central Region
arrested and charged the two individuals:
- Kery Maddison, 36, Possession
for the Purpose of Export contrary to section 11(2) of the
Cannabis Act
- Stanford Wint, 53, Possession
for the Purpose of Export contrary to section 11(2) of the
Cannabis Act
Both Maddison and Wint are scheduled to appear in court on
September 5, 2024.
"The RCMP Border Integrity Program is committed to preventing
and disrupting cross-border criminal activity. These seizures
highlight the great work and collaboration between RCMP and CBSA
officers to intercept shipments of cannabis and other illegal
substances at Canada's busiest
airport." Insp. John McMath, OIC
Toronto Airport Detachment Border Integrity
Fast Facts
If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity,
please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at
1-888-502-9060.
For the latest cannabis statistics, visit Canada Border Services
Agency seizures.
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building strong relationships with our law enforcement
partners.
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SOURCE Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Central Region