Individual arrested for charges related to importing prohibited weapons
Working together, the CBSA and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized a suspicious package containing the following prohibited items:
- Brass knuckles
- Two automatic opening knives
- A brass knuckle knife
- A centrifugal opening knife with a thumb stud
- A conducted energy weapon
- Three butterfly knives
A man from Petrolia, Ontario is being charged with the following, under the Criminal Code and the Customs Act:
- Attempt to possess a prohibited weapon – seven counts
- Possession of a prohibited weapon – two counts
- Import a prohibited weapon knowing it’s unauthorized – seven counts
- Unauthorized importation of a prohibited weapon – seven counts
- Smuggling prohibited goods into Canada
A CBSA investigation leads to criminal charges for importation and possession of prohibited weapons and files
The CBSA began their investigation into a Quebec man back in August 2023 when he attempted to import a prohibited device through the International Mail Processing Centre in Vancouver.
In March 2025 he was charged with:
- smuggling a prohibited device
- possession of a restricted firearm
- possession of a prohibited device
- possession of counterfeit money
- possession of computer data regarding firearms that could be used with a 3D printer for manufacturing purposes.
CBSA officers at Vancouver International Airport seize 148 kg of methamphetamine hidden in suitcases
On six occasions in January and February 2025, CBSA in Vancouver seized a combined 148.8 kilograms of methamphetamine, representing an estimated street value of $500,000. In all instances, the narcotics were concealed in passengers’ suitcases and bound for export for Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.
CBSA immigration investigation leads to 20-month conditional sentence and 50K fine for construction manager
A Winnipeg man has pleaded guilty to one count of unauthorized employment of foreign nationals contrary to Section 124 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA). Ahluwalia was sentenced to 20-months house arrest and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine.
CBSA's investigation showed that he lured foreign nationals to Canada to work without authorization and underpaid workers who had valid work permits.