A joint operation done through the Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) between the RCMP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and Calgary police has charged a man with allegedly importing cocaine into Canada. .“I cannot overstate the contributions of each law enforcement partner represented in IBET,” said RCMP Supt. Sean Boser in a Tuesday press release. .“Together, we successfully prevented harmful drugs from entering Canada and harming our communities.” .The release said CBSA officers discovered and seized 53 kg of cocaine following a secondary examination of a commercial transportation vehicle at the Coutts, AB, border crossing on November 21. It said the drugs, which have a street value of $5.3 million, were hidden with a shipment of produce and have been referred to IBET for further investigation. .Calgary resident Jagroop Singh, 25, was charged with importation of a controlled substance contrary to Section 6 (1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to Section 5 (2) of the CDSA on November 22. .CBSA Prairie Region Regional Director General Brad Wozny called the safety and security of Canadians “our government’s top priority.” .“By stopping illegal drugs at the border, we are keeping our communities safe,” said Wozny. .“This seizure is another great example of the ongoing cooperation between the CBSA, the RCMP, and the Calgary Police Service in securing our borders.” .Singh is scheduled to appear in Lethbridge Provincial Court on Tuesday. .“Anytime a significant seizure like this is taken off our streets is a win for the communities we all work in partnership to protect,” said Calgary police Acting Supt. Melanie Oncescu. .An investigation by IBET led to a man being charged for allegedly importing $7 million of cocaine and heroin into Canada on Thursday. .READ MORE: RCMP, border security charge Edmonton man for alleged multimillion dollar drug importation.“This complex investigation, which spanned several months, is a great demonstration on the importance of collaboration between agencies,” said Boser. .“Investigators were able to prevent 68 kg of cocaine and heroin from impacting Alberta’s communities and potentially saving lives.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A joint operation done through the Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) between the RCMP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and Calgary police has charged a man with allegedly importing cocaine into Canada. .“I cannot overstate the contributions of each law enforcement partner represented in IBET,” said RCMP Supt. Sean Boser in a Tuesday press release. .“Together, we successfully prevented harmful drugs from entering Canada and harming our communities.” .The release said CBSA officers discovered and seized 53 kg of cocaine following a secondary examination of a commercial transportation vehicle at the Coutts, AB, border crossing on November 21. It said the drugs, which have a street value of $5.3 million, were hidden with a shipment of produce and have been referred to IBET for further investigation. .Calgary resident Jagroop Singh, 25, was charged with importation of a controlled substance contrary to Section 6 (1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to Section 5 (2) of the CDSA on November 22. .CBSA Prairie Region Regional Director General Brad Wozny called the safety and security of Canadians “our government’s top priority.” .“By stopping illegal drugs at the border, we are keeping our communities safe,” said Wozny. .“This seizure is another great example of the ongoing cooperation between the CBSA, the RCMP, and the Calgary Police Service in securing our borders.” .Singh is scheduled to appear in Lethbridge Provincial Court on Tuesday. .“Anytime a significant seizure like this is taken off our streets is a win for the communities we all work in partnership to protect,” said Calgary police Acting Supt. Melanie Oncescu. .An investigation by IBET led to a man being charged for allegedly importing $7 million of cocaine and heroin into Canada on Thursday. .READ MORE: RCMP, border security charge Edmonton man for alleged multimillion dollar drug importation.“This complex investigation, which spanned several months, is a great demonstration on the importance of collaboration between agencies,” said Boser. .“Investigators were able to prevent 68 kg of cocaine and heroin from impacting Alberta’s communities and potentially saving lives.”.This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
