Brampton – Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown talks on auto theft. He said: “Auto theft funds organized crime and I am renewing my calls in 2024 for the Canada Border Services Agency to take action. It’s long overdue to put the brakes on auto thefts in Canada. From a policing perspective locally we are doing everything we can, including adding a …
Ottawa – The holiday season is a busy time at the border. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has a few tips for smoother travel, which you should know before you go. Everyday, the CBSA works hard to protect Canadians, support the economy, and ensure the safe and efficient movement of people and goods across our borders. Our 2023 Year in …
Mississauga – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is helping to keep our communities safe by disrupting the flow of illicit drugs into Canada. The CBSA announced today the seizure of over 14 kg of suspected cocaine, found in a commercial aircraft at Toronto Pearson International Airport. On November 3, 2023, border services officers working with the Greater Toronto Area …
WASHINGTON – The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America. Canada and the United States are committed to combatting the devastating overdose crisis and the toxic illegal drug supply driving it. Through the Joint Action Plan on Opioids (OAP), our two countries continue to work jointly on public health and public safety …
Surrey – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to safeguarding our country and keeping illegal and dangerous drugs from reaching our communities. On July 16, 2023, CBSA border officers at the Pacific Highway Commercial port of entry in Surrey, BC, seized approximately 65 kg of cocaine. The drugs were discovered after …
Nipigon – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to disrupting criminal activity and keeping prohibited weapons out of our communities. The Agency announced today that an arrest has been made for weapons and smuggling offences as part of an investigation by the CBSA Northern Ontario Region Intelligence and Enforcement Operations Division. In August 2022, border services officers working …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers that the Labour Day long weekend can be extra busy at the border as Canada welcomes many international students, returning residents and travellers enjoying the last official long weekend of summer. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring legitimate travel and …
Mississauga – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to disrupting the flow of precursor chemicals into Canada and preventing harm to our communities. Between the months of June and July 2023, the CBSA at Toronto Pearson International Airport Commercial Operations District intercepted over 3.3 tonnes of PMK ethyl glycidate and 1,4-butanediol arriving from Asia. The substances were found …
Montréal – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to keeping our communities safe. On August 1, border services officers at the Armstrong port of entry arrested two travellers after discovering fraudulent permanent resident and social insurance cards in their vehicle and personal effects. In addition, the travellers were in possession of currency worth more than $10,000 that had not …
Ottawa – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reminds travellers of what to expect when crossing the border for the August long weekend. Across the country, CBSA front line employees are keeping harmful goods out of Canada, while ensuring travel and trade can continue efficiently and safely. In 2022, we facilitated the arrival of over 60 million travellers while keeping …
