Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is committed to protecting our communities against smuggling and organized crime.
On December 27, 2024, border services officers of the Montréal Marine and Rail Service, identified and examined a marine container loaded with vehicles and vehicle parts.
During the examination, border services officers detected the contraband packed in the back of the container. It was concealed in 3113 sealed packets placed in 59 large sports bags. The goods were in the process of being exported to Nigeria. In total, 1,384.5 kg of suspected cannabis was seized by the CBSA and turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The contraband is valued at over CAN$12.8M. The investigation is ongoing.
The CBSA would like to remind everyone that despite the legalization and regulation of cannabis in Canada, importing or exporting cannabis in any form without a permit or exemption authorized by Health Canada is a serious criminal offence subject to arrest and prosecution.
