Ontario – The Ontario government is safeguarding fish and wildlife from serial poachers. Cameron Tucker of Sault Ste. Marie was convicted of trespassing for the purpose of fishing and is prohibited from possessing an Ontario fishing licence and engaging in any fishing activities for a period of four years. In addition, his rods, net, and tackle were forfeited to the …
CBSA seizure of suspected cocaine leads to criminal charges by RCMP
Windsor – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to keeping communities safe from illicit narcotics. On August 1, 2022, a commercial truck entered Canada at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry in Windsor, Ontario, and was referred for a secondary examination. During the inspection of the cab, border services officers discovered …
Protecting Ontarians from Unsafe Hunting
Toronto – The Ontario government is safeguarding people from unsafe and illegal hunting practices, including shooting from a vehicle. Cody Symes of Bayfield pleaded guilty and was fined $2,000 for unlawfully discharging a firearm from a conveyance and $1,000 for trespassing for the purpose of hunting, both under the Ontario Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. In addition to the fines, …
Traffic Stop Leads to Firearm Seizure
Region of Peel – Investigators from the 21 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged a man with firearm related offences. On Friday, March 11, 2022, at 10:08 p.m., uniform patrol officers investigated a vehicle in the area of Ebenezer Road and The Gore Road in the City of Brampton. As a result of the investigation, one of the occupants in the …
CBSA, RCMP seize over 265kgs of suspected narcotics
Point Edward – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), Southern Ontario Region, in partnership with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is committed to keeping illegal goods from entering our neighborhoods. The dedication of officers from these forces kept approximately 265 kilograms of illegal suspected narcotics from reaching our communities and weakening the grip of organized crime. On January 13, …