CBSA Arrests 2, Recovers 273kg of Cocaine in Sailboat at Nova Scotia Harbour

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers found approximately 273kg of cocaine on board a 29 foot boat, calling it “unusual” that such a small vessel had that much of a load.

This is not the first seizure that the CBSA has seen in Nova Scotia, and it won’t be the last. The second most significant seizure they found was 200kg of hashish that was found hidden in a chocolate bar shipment in May. They record between “130 and 159 drug seizures every year.”

The CBSA has arrested two men in connection with this bust, and they are:

Jacques John Grenier, boat owner, charged with:

Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
Conspiracy to import cocaine
Importing cocaine

and Luc Chevrefils, charged with:

Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
Conspiracy to import cocaine

The CBSA had prior knowledge of the boat’s arrival.

They found the bricks hidden in a sealed bed frame, which had brand new screws holding it together. Dominic Mallette, the agency’s acting director said “[their] officers are trained to look in those areas…if the vessel is 20 years old and the screws are brand new, that means somebody’s been there recently.”

If you require representation for criminal offences, please contact our Criminal Lawyer David Schell, or call Devry Smith Frank LLP at 416-449-1400 today.

By: Nicolas Di Nardo

“This article is intended to inform and entertain. Its content does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon by readers as such. If you require legal assistance, please see a lawyer. Each case is unique and a lawyer with good training and sound judgment can provide you with advice tailored to your specific situation and needs.”

Posted onJune 9, 2020September 29, 2020/ Maya Krishnaratne

Reduced Travel Restrictions for Relatives of Canadians and PRs

Recently, the government announced that “immediate family members” of Canadians and Canadian permanent residents will be exempt from the prohibition on entry to Canada if they are coming to be with their Canadian or PR family member for at least 15 days. This will hopefully serve to reduce the uncertainty many have faced since measures under the [...]

Posted onMarch 20, 2020June 16, 2020/ Maya Krishnaratne

CBSA Watchdog with No Teeth?

A report commissioned by Public Safety Canada came to light earlier this year, urging the government to put in place an independent body to review complaints against and make recommendations to the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The new “Canada Law Enforcement Review Commission” would have the ability to initiate [...]

Posted onOctober 23, 2018June 16, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP

Update: “Taking the High Road” – Crossing the Canada/US Border following the Legalization of Cannabis

In our previous blog post, we discussed the serious implications of cannabis affiliation at the U.S. Border. With the very recent legalization of cannabis, this topic has also made headlines. Many Canadians are concerned that they will be banned for life from the U.S. if they admit to smoking cannabis, presently, or in years past. [...]

Posted onAugust 21, 2018June 16, 2020/ Devry Smith Frank LLP

Taking the High Road: Canadians Crossing the US Border

Many of our readers may be pleased about the soon-to-be legalization of marijuana. These same readers may find themselves feeling slightly relieved, as gone are the days where smoking pot also meant breaking the law. Right? Wrong. Although cannabis is about to become legal in Canada, there are still many important legalities that must be [...]

LAWYER SEARCH