Two separate incidents at Toronto Pearson International Airport last week resulted in the seizure of 32 kilograms of cannabis. Both incidents involved individuals attempting to purchase cannabis outside of Canada.

To July 25, 2024CBSA stopped Kerry Maddisona Canadian citizen after she was found to have approximately 23.25 kg of cannabis hidden in her luggage. July 28, 2024CBSA stopped Stanford Wintera permanent resident of Canada after 8.8 kg of cannabis were found hidden in his luggage.

The CBSA seized the cannabis and the RCMP Federal Policing Central Region arrested and charged the two individuals:

• Kerry Maddison36, possession for the purpose of export contrary to Section 11(2) of the Cannabis law
• Stanford Winter53, possession for the purpose of export contrary to Section 11(2) of the Cannabis law

Both Maddison and Wint are scheduled to return on 2. 5 September 2024.

“The RCMP Border Integrity Program is committed to preventing and disrupting cross-border criminal activity. These seizures underscore the great work and collaboration between RCMP and CBSA officers in intercepting shipments of cannabis and other illegal substances at Canada’s busiest airport.” Insp. John McMathOIC Toronto Airport Border Integrity Division

For the most current cannabis statistics, see Canada Border Services Agency Seizures.