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All news releases issued in 2013 including national, prosecution and seizure and ant-dumping releases.

2013

August

2013-08-02
CBSA seizes tobacco valued at $1 million at the Peace Bridge
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

2013-08-01
CBSA warns about fraudulent vehicle import scam
Prairie Region

2013-08-01
CBSA advises travellers in Northern Ontario Region to plan ahead for the busiest weekend of the year
Northern Ontario Region

2013-08-01
44^th apprehension of an individual "Wanted by the CBSA"
National

July

2013-07-31
CBSA reminds travellers that border crossings reach their annual peak in August
National

2013-07-30
Louay Khalil removed from Canada
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region

2013-07-26
CBSA seizes 63 litres of alcohol hidden in van at the Sombra Ferry crossing
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

2013-07-26
Milltown port of entry to be closed to Canada-bound traffic on July 31
Atlantic Region

2013-07-26
CBSA intercepts over 13,000 kilograms of khat in the GTA
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-07-24
CBSA seizes suspected cocaine at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-07-17
Three more individuals "Wanted by the CBSA" removed from Canada
National

2013-07-16
Turtles and tortoises seized at Ambassador Bridge
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

2013-07-11
CBSA and Peel Regional Police seize suspected heroin at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-07-11
CBSA intercepts more than 62 kilos of suspected cocaine at Pacific Highway crossing
Prosecutions and Seizures | Pacific Region

2013-07-05
Sault Ste. Marie port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-07-04
CBSA and RCMP seize suspected cocaine found hidden in a washroom ceiling at the Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-07-03
CBSA seizes 3 kg of suspected heroin in a passenger's suitcase at the Montréal-Trudeau Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-07-02
CBSA seizes suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana hidden in food containers at the Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

June

2013-06-28
Canada set to launch Phase II of Entry/Exit Initiative
National

2013-06-28
CBSA officers in Emerson seize cache of firearms and weapons
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region

2013-06-27
CBSA seizes 10,570 kg of loose tobacco at St-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-06-26
Canada and U.S. Committed to Faster, More Flexible Cross-Border Business
Citizenship and Immigration Canada

2013-06-26
The CBSA offers road trip advice for border-crossing travellers this long weekend
National

2013-06-26
CBSA anticipates heavy traffic at border crossings in Northern Ontario this Canada Day long weekend
Northern Ontario Region

2013-06-26
Reminder to summer travellers when crossing the border this summer season
Southern Ontario Region

2013-06-26
Two arrested after opium found concealed inside women's sandals
Royal Canadian Mounted Police

2013-06-25
Halifax man sentenced in firearm smuggling case
Prosecutions and Seizures | Atlantic Region

2013-06-20
Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act Becomes Law
Citizenship and Immigration Canada

2013-06-18
Warning – CBSA Border Information Service does not make phone calls
National

2013-06-18
32^nd removal and two apprehensions of individuals "Wanted by the CBSA"
National

2013-06-17
Canada Border Services Agency celebrates the success of its new officer trainees
National

2013-06-14
Dartmouth businessman charged with immigration fraud
Prosecutions and Seizures | Atlantic Region

2013-06-11
CBSA seizes suspected cocaine on traveller at the Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-06-10
Fortune resident fined for importation of prohibited goods
Atlantic Region

2013-06-06
Refit to facilitate arrivals at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
Quebec Region

2013-06-06
Undeclared handguns and ammunition seized by CBSA
Prosecutions and Seizures | Pacific Region

2013-06-05
Loaded revolver, semi-automatic handgun seized at the Lansdowne port of entry
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-06-05
CBSA officers seize smuggled pain killers at the Thunder Bay International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-06-04
The CBSA charges two individuals with smuggling products for the treatment of erectile dysfunction
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-06-03
19 kilograms of suspected cocaine seized at the Ambassador Bridge
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

May

2013-05-31
Ohio man sentenced for smuggling child pornography
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region

2013-05-27
CBSA intercepts over 22 kilograms of suspected heroin at the Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-05-27
CBSA officers in Southern Ontario seize 45 firearms
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

2013-05-27
30^th and 31^st removals of individuals "Wanted by the CBSA"
National

2013-05-24
Gretna port of entry reopened
Prairie Region

2013-05-24
Canada announces remote traveller pilot project to extend service hours at Morses Line, Quebec port of entry
National

2013-05-24
Canada announces remote traveller processing pilot project to extend service hours at Piney, Manitoba port of entry
National

2013-05-23
CBSA advises travellers using the Pigeon River port of entry to plan their border crossing during busy fishing season
Northern Ontario Region

2013-05-23
CBSA seizes 6,514 kg of contraband tobacco at Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossing
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-05-23
Additional NEXUS lane opens at Queenston-Lewiston Bridge
Southern Ontario Region

2013-05-22
Gretna border crossing temporarily closed
Prairie Region

2013-05-22
The CBSA initiates investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of certain copper tube
Anti-Dumping

2013-05-21
Automated Border Clearance now expanded to Terminal 1 at the Toronto Pearson International Airport
Greater Toronto Region

2013-05-17
Normal operations resume at Cornwall port of entry
Northern Ontario Region

2013-05-17
Cornwall port of entry is experiencing a service disruption
Northern Ontario Region

2013-05-17
CBSA seizes loaded handgun, ammo, knife, high capacity magazines at Lansdowne port of entry
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-05-17
CBSA anticipates a busy Victoria Day weekend in Northern Ontario Region
Northern Ontario Region

2013-05-15
CBSA seizes over $78,000 of undeclared goods at the Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-05-15
The Canada Border Services Agency reminds travellers to plan ahead this Victoria Day weekend
National

2013-05-14
Know before you go to simplify your border crossings this summer
Southern Ontario Region

2013-05-14
Chief Mountain port of entry opens for the season
Prairie Region

2013-05-14
CBSA port of Fosterville, New Brunswick to extend hours for the 2013 summer season
Atlantic Region

2013-05-13
Canada and the United States report progress on the Entry/Exit Initiative
National

2013-05-03
16 kg of suspected heroin intercepted at Calgary International Airport in two incidents
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region

2013-05-02
Texas man convicted in firearm smuggling case at the border
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region

April

2013-04-30
Large shipment of precursor chemicals seized by CBSA in Vancouver
Prosecutions and Seizures | Pacific Region

2013-04-29
Seasonal hours begin April 29 at Wild Horse
Prairie Region

2013-04-25
Sault Ste. Marie port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-04-24
CBSA seizes guns and firearm magazines at the Ambassador Bridge
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

2013-04-23
29^th removal of an individual "Wanted by the CBSA"
National

2013-04-15
CBSA office at Edmonton International Airport moved to new location
Prairie Region

2013-04-15
CBSA Calgary office is relocating
Prairie Region

2013-04-10
Sault Ste. Marie port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-04-10
CBSA seizes 48.5 kg of cocaine at the Port of Montréal
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-04-09
Pigeon River port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-04-08
CBSA port of Four Falls, New Brunswick to open for the 2013 season
Atlantic Region

2013-04-08
CBSA intercepts over 43 kilograms of suspected cocaine at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-04-08
Aldergrove man sentenced for using false identity to enter Canada
Prosecutions and Seizures | Pacific Region

2013-04-08
27^th and 28^th removals and 40^th apprehension of individuals "Wanted by the CBSA"
National

2013-04-05
Tariff treatment of MP3 players
National

2013-04-04
Lloydminster man convicted in firearm smuggling case
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region

2013-04-02
Harper government enhances efficiency of North Portal Border Crossing
Transport Canada

2013-04-02
Harper government enhances efficiency of Emerson Border Crossing
Transport Canada

2013-04-02
Harper government enhances efficiency of Lansdowne Border Crossing
Transport Canada

March

2013-04-02
Harper government enhances efficiency of Lansdowne Border Crossing
Transport Canada

2013-03-27
Harper government to enhance efficiency of Lacolle Border Crossing
Transport Canada

2013-03-27
CBSA seizes nearly 48,000 kg of tobacco at the Herdman and Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle border crossings
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-03-26
CBSA arrests two for suspected child pornography at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-03-21
Minister MacKay announces investments in Canada's safety and security
National Defence and the Canadian Forces

2013-03-14
CBSA officers seize suspected opium inside animal statuettes
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-03-14
Canada and the United States announce Truck Cargo Pilot
Public Safety Canada

2013-03-13
RNC/CBSA Joint Forces Operation
Prosecutions and Seizures | Atlantic Region

2013-03-11
CBSA seizes nearly 9.5 kg of suspected heroin at Vancouver Air Cargo Operations
Prosecutions and Seizures | Pacific Region

2013-03-11
CBSA seizes over $4 million of heroin at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-03-07
CBSA statement regarding a PSIC report on wrongdoing
National

2013-03-06
eManifest informed compliance period for highway carriers extended
National

2013-03-06
The CBSA seizes 31.9 kg of suspected cocaine from a traveller's suitcases at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-03-06
CBSA officers in Calgary seize 65 grams of heroin
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region (including the Northwest Territories)

2013-03-05
CBSA intercepts nearly 9 kilograms of cocaine at Toronto and Hamilton Airports
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-03-04
The CBSA initiates investigations into the dumping and subsidizing of certain unitized wall modules
Anti-Dumping

2013-03-04
Canada and the European Union sign customs cooperation agreement
National

2013-03-04
Pigeon River port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-03-01
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) March Break travel tips: Make your return to the GTA effortless!
Greater Toronto Region

2013-03-01
Additional NEXUS lane opens at Peace Bridge
National

February

2013-02-28
February 2013 updates to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
National

2013-02-27
Plan your spring break
National

2013-02-26
CBSA seizes more than 4 kg of suspected heroin at Vancouver International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Pacific Region

2013-02-22
CBSA seizes over 38 kilograms of opium at Toronto Pearson International Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-02-21
Sault Ste. Marie port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-02-19
Additional NEXUS lane opens at Pacific Highway, British Columbia
National

2013-02-08
Automated Border Clearance improving service at Toronto Pearson International Airport
National

2013-02-07
Minnesota man sentenced in child pornography case
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region (including the Northwest Territories)

2013-02-07
CBSA seizes 8,250 kg of contraband tobacco at the Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle port of entry
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-02-05
Sault Ste. Marie Port of Entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-02-05
Pigeon River port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-02-05
Fort Frances port of entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

January

2013-01-31
January 2013 updates to the "Wanted by the CBSA" list
National

2013-01-31
Mission businessman fined $21,000 for making false statements to CBSA
Prosecutions and Seizures | Pacific Region

2013-01-30
The CBSA seizes 3.1 kilos of heroin in a traveller's suitcase at Montréal-Trudeau Airport
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-01-28
CBSA officers in Southern Ontario seize several firearms
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

2013-01-28
The CBSA celebrates International Customs Day
National

2013-01-23
CBSA officers seize $3.4 million in loose tobacco
Prosecutions and Seizures | Niagara–Fort Erie Region

2013-01-23
Know before you go!
National

2013-01-21
The CBSA initiates dumping and subsidizing investigations into imports of certain galvanized steel wire
Anti-Dumping

2013-01-21
Government of Canada seeks bids in support of Beyond the Border Action Plan
Public Works and Government Services Canada

2013-01-21
Calgary woman convicted in elaborate immigration fraud
Prosecutions and Seizures | Prairie Region (including the Northwest Territories)

2013-01-16
Pigeon River Port of Entry monthly enforcement highlights
Prosecutions and Seizures | Northern Ontario Region

2013-01-16
CBSA seizes tobacco valued at $1.7 million at the Windsor Ambassador Bridge
Prosecutions and Seizures | Southern Ontario Region

2013-01-15
Canada Border Services Agency charges result in jail sentence
Prosecutions and Seizures | Greater Toronto Region

2013-01-14
CBSA seizes nearly 2 kilos of suspected heroin at the Montréal Mail Processing Centre
Prosecutions and Seizures | Quebec Region

2013-01-08
Canada increases and harmonizes low-value shipment threshold with the United States
National