Three people from Toronto and a fourth from north of the city face drug and conspiracy charges after police busted an alleged cannabis exportation operation at Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga.

The Canada Border Services Agency said it worked with the RCMP and Peel Regional Police “to disrupt an internal conspiracy” at Canada’s biggest and busiest airport. 

In addition to the four arrests, authorities said they also seized 95 kilograms of cannabis that was “destined for export.”

The RCMP said a months-long joint-forces investigation “uncovered evidence of offences related to the exportation of a controlled substance.”

Members of the Mounties’ Central Region Border Integrity Unit made the arrests as part of what they further described as an ongoing investigation. Police didn’t say if any or all of those arrested work at the airport.

RCMP Central Region Supt. Dale Foote said strong partnerships among the trio of law enforcement agencies helped move the investigation along.

“Criminal organizations continue to look for ways to exploit trusted systems and infrastructure for profit, but our teams remain committed to identifying those threats and holding those responsible accountable,” Foote said in a news release from the RCMP. “This outcome sends a clear message that attempts to use Canada’s aviation network to facilitate the movement of illicit goods will not go unchecked.”

Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah added “the safety and security of Pearson International Airport and its global reach depend on the integrity of those entrusted to work within it.

“This investigation highlights the importance of vigilance and collaboration in protecting Canada’s busiest airport from criminal exploitation.”

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Lisa Janes, CBSA regional director general for the Greater Toronto Area Region, said various authorities work together to protect Canada’s borders.

“The CBSA works closely with law enforcement partners to disrupt the serious threat posed by criminal networks and individuals involved in internal conspiracies, and takes action against those who attempt to exploit their access and position,” Janes added.

Anoshan Alfred, 33, of Alliston, Ontario, and Jeffrey Woolcock, 40, Jermaine Thompson, 32, and Renaldo Clarke, 42, all of Toronto, are each charged with:

Unlawful possession of cannabis for the purpose of export from Canada.
Unlawful possession of illicit cannabis.
Unlawful possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution.
Unlawful possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling it.
Conspiracy to commit the indictable offence of possession of cannabis for the purpose of export from Canada.

The #CBSA worked with @RCMPONT and @PeelPolice to disrupt an internal conspiracy at #YYZ and seize 95 kg of cannabis destined for export, resulting in four arrests. Read more below. https://t.co/nARazm1CYC

— Canada Border Services Agency (@CanBorder) September 25, 2026


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