On October 23, an outbound baggage examination by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) found approximately 62 kilograms of concealed cannabis.
The CBSA seized the cannabis and arrested the traveller who had attempted to conceal the cannabis in their luggage before flying to London, United Kingdom (UK). As a result, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Toronto Airport Detachment has charged Justyne Carmen Burger-Samules (26) with Export contrary to section 11(2) of the Cannabis Act.
The estimated value of the drugs is approximately $248,000 CAD and the penalties for cannabis importation in the UK is up to 14 years in prison.
Burger-Samules will appear in court on December 5, 2024.
