Air Canada employee charged with exporting 60 kg of cannabis via unsuspecting passengers at Toronto Pearson Airport; travelers released without charges.
Mississauga Man Arrested in Airport Weed Scheme
Toronto authorities have charged a 32-year-old Air Canada employee from Mississauga after an alleged attempt to smuggle more than 60 kilograms of cannabis through Toronto Pearson Airport. Officials say the scheme involved tagging suitcases with the names of two unsuspecting German passengers.
Cannabis Found in Checked Luggage
The Canada Border Services Agency alerted the RCMP on February 19 when officers discovered roughly 33 kilograms of cannabis in each of the two checked bags. The passengers, set to fly to Germany, insisted the bags did not belong to them. Investigators quickly confirmed the suitcases were identical and neither traveller had checked them in.
Employee Allegedly Behind the Smuggling Plot
RCMP allege the Air Canada worker, who had access to the airport’s baggage area, attached luggage tags with the passengers’ names to the suitcases filled with cannabis. The suspect now faces charges of possessing cannabis for the purpose of export and conspiracy to commit an indictable offence.
Innocent Passengers Released
The two German passengers fully cooperated with police and were released without facing any charges. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, highlighting the risks of airport baggage manipulation and the importance of passenger vigilance.
