CANADA Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at Vancouver International Airport on July 18 intercepted 29 kg of methamphetamine from the luggage of a traveller destined for Hong Kong.
The methamphetamine was concealed in gift-wrapped packages within two suitcases. This quantity of methamphetamine represents an estimated 150,000 individual doses.
CBSA arrested the traveller who was later transferred to the custody of RCMP Border Enforcement Officers with Federal Policing – Pacific Region. Shiyu Deng, a 25-year-old citizen of China, has been charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:
* Possession for the purpose of trafficking
* Possession for the purpose of exporting
* Exporting a controlled substance
The charges are subject to validation by the court.
Shiyu Deng has been remanded until their next court appearance on August 6 and the investigation is ongoing.
Federal Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said: “I have seen first-hand the excellent work done by CBSA employees at Vancouver International Airport. Every day they strive to ensure our borders are secure, Canadians are protected, and transnational crime groups are disrupted. When it helps stop the smuggling of illegal drugs, CBSA is doing its part to keep profits out of the hands of organized crime.”
Nina Patel, Regional Director General, CBSA, Pacific Region, said: “This seizure is another great example of the dedication and expertise of CBSA officers as they continue to work hard each and every day to prevent dangerous drugs from crossing our borders. I also want to thank the RCMP for their ongoing collaboration to ensure public safety.”
David Teboul, Assistant Commissioner, RCMP Federal Policing – Pacific Region, said: “This outcome highlights the strength of our partnership with CBSA. Their vigilance and our officers’ swift investigative response led to an individual being arrested and charged with attempting to export illegal drugs. This kind of collaboration ensures that transnational crime is met with a united and effective law enforcement approach”.
