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<\/p>\nThree 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.<\/p>\n
The Canada Border Services Agency said it worked with the RCMP and Peel Regional Police \u201cto disrupt an internal conspiracy\u201d at Canada\u2019s biggest and busiest airport.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In addition to the four arrests, authorities said they also seized 95 kilograms of cannabis that was \u201cdestined for export.\u201d<\/p>\n
The RCMP said a months-long joint-forces investigation \u201cuncovered evidence of offences related to the exportation of a controlled substance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Members of the Mounties\u2019 Central Region Border Integrity Unit made the arrests as part of what they further described as an ongoing investigation. Police didn\u2019t say if any or all of those arrested work at the airport.<\/p>\n
RCMP Central Region Supt. Dale Foote said strong partnerships among the trio of law enforcement agencies helped move the investigation along.<\/p>\n
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\u201cCriminal 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,\u201d Foote said in a news release from the RCMP. \u201cThis outcome sends a clear message that attempts to use Canada\u2019s aviation network to facilitate the movement of illicit goods will not go unchecked.\u201d<\/p>\n
Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah added \u201cthe safety and security of Pearson International Airport and its global reach depend on the integrity of those entrusted to work within it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis investigation highlights the importance of vigilance and collaboration in protecting Canada\u2019s busiest airport from criminal exploitation.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Lisa Janes, CBSA regional director general for the Greater Toronto Area Region, said various authorities work together to protect Canada\u2019s borders.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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,\u201d Janes added.<\/p>\n
Anoshan Alfred, 33, of Alliston, Ontario, and Jeffrey Woolcock, 40, Jermaine Thompson, 32, and Renaldo Clarke, 42, all of Toronto, are each charged with:<\/p>\n
Unlawful possession of cannabis for the purpose of export from Canada.
\nUnlawful possession of illicit cannabis.
\nUnlawful possession of cannabis for the purpose of distribution.
\nUnlawful possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling it.
\nConspiracy to commit the indictable offence of possession of cannabis for the purpose of export from Canada.<\/p>\n
The #CBSA<\/a> worked with @RCMPONT<\/a> and @PeelPolice<\/a> to disrupt an internal conspiracy at #YYZ<\/a> and seize 95 kg of cannabis destined for export, resulting in four arrests. Read more below. https:\/\/t.co\/nARazm1CYC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Canada Border Services Agency (@CanBorder) September 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n