The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Federal Policing – Central Region charged three Canadian residents after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized multiple forged Canadian passports at the Peace Bridge port of entry in Fort Erie, Ont. The investigation started after the individuals were referred by CBSA border services officers for a secondary examination … Read more
On Feb. 12, 2026, a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)-led initiative, in partnership with the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) and Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service, resulted in the arrest of two suspects, along with the significant seizure of contraband products and an associated vehicle. The full release is available online. Contact media.relations.rcmp-Ontario-relations.medias.grc@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Israel and to Lebanon. This measure is being taken due to the volatile and unpredictable hostilities in the Middle East. The current conflict in Israel and Lebanon is creating broad and generalized risks to the entire civilian population that extend beyond specific targeted actions, … Read more
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is warning Canadians about scammers who pretend to be CBSA officials. As part of Fraud Prevention Month, the CBSA is sharing tips to help you recognize, report and protect yourself from fraud: The CBSA never contacts individuals by email, web, text message or telephone to ask for payment or personal … Read more
Charges were laid on February 26 at the Granby courthouse as a result of a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation into the unauthorized hiring of foreign workers by Camping Havana Resort, 9267-1551 Québec Inc., the directors of the company, Ariane and Dominic Perrier, as well as an employee, Oscar Fuentes Labrada. This investigation was initiated … Read more
Following a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) firearm smuggling investigation, on Jan. 15, 2026, Jamaal Shaquille McCallum, a resident of Scarborough, Ont., has pled guilty to the following offences under the Criminal Code: One count of Possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order; Two counts of Possession of prohibited devices contrary to a prohibition order; … Read more
In November and December 2025, CBSA border services officers at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta seized a combined 1,010 kg of cocaine, methamphetamine, suspected heroin and dode (opium poppies) from three commercial trucks. In all three incidents, the drivers and the seized narcotics were transferred to the custody of the RCMP Federal Policing … Read more
The Cornwall Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), acting on information received from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), launched an identity fraud investigation in 2024 that uncovered a long running scheme involving U.S. citizen Peter Eliot Granovetter, age 70. The investigation determined that Granovetter had unlawfully assumed the identity of a Canadian citizen in 2012. On Dec. … Read more
On Jan. 23, 2026, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers intercepted a package at Hamilton International Airport originating from China addressed to a resident of Kingston, Ont. Upon examination, the CBSA determined the parcel contained a life sized doll categorized as child sexual abuse and exploitation material. The CBSA engaged the Kingston Police Internet Child … Read more
On February 2, 2026, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) initiated an investigation into whether certain oil and gas well casing is being sold in the Canadian market at unfair prices (dumping). The investigation focuses on imports from steel producers operating in or exporting from Austria. These practices, if confirmed, may distort fair competition and … Read more
