3 arrested after 40 kg of opium originating from Iraq intercepted by border officers (PHOTOS)

Sep 16 2019, 8:08 pm

Editor’s Note: Names have been removed from this story after charges were withdrawn at the request of the Crown on June 22, 2020.

Three people were charged after the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers in Mississauga intercepted two shipments originating from Iraq containing over 40 kilograms of opium consigned to two addresses in Toronto.

CBSA intercepted the packages on August 22 and September 1, which were later turned over to the RCMP Toronto Airport Detachment for further investigation.

On September 5, RCMP officers say they attended a commercial business in Mississauga where three males were found dismantling one of the shipments.

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Opium concealed in a boiler/heater (RCMP)

They are facing multiple charges including importation of a controlled substance and conspiracy to possess a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

“The RCMP and the CBSA have once again demonstrated a successful outcome of their strong and effective partnership. This cooperation is crucial in keeping illicit drugs off of the streets and keeping Canadians safe. This investigation shows that crime has no borders,” stated RCMP Inspector Barry Dolan, officer in charge of Toronto International Airport Detachment.

Opium concealed in a boiler/heater (RCMP)

If you have any information about the trafficking of opium or wish to report other criminality, you can contact your local police, the Ontario RCMP at 1-800-387-0020, the confidential CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), at any time.

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