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RCMP Charges Employee in 66kg Cannabis Smuggling Scheme

3/31/2026

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) say the 32-year-old Mississauga resident is charged with possession for export and conspiracy regarding 66 kilograms of cannabis at Pearson airport.
Border agents found two suitcases containing 33 kilograms each, linked to German citizens.
The passengers were unaware of the suitcases and denied ownership.
Investigators revealed the employee placed luggage tags bearing the passengers' names on the bags.

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The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) say the 32-year-old Mississauga resident is charged with possession for export and conspiracy regarding 66 kilograms of cannabis at Pearson airport.
Border agents found two suitcases containing 33 kilograms each, linked to German citizens.
The passengers were unaware of the suitcases and denied ownership.
Investigators revealed the employee placed luggage tags bearing the passengers' names on the bags.