Customs Act 1967

CBSA firearms investigation in Greater Toronto Area leads to criminal charges

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星期三, 十月 11, 2023
Weapon, Firearm, Cocaine, Intelligence, National Building Code of Canada, Criminal code, CBSA, Customs Act 1967, Safety, Arrest, Controlled Drug in the United Kingdom, Canada Border Services Agency, Law enforcement, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Narcotic, Seizure, Controlled Substances Act, Drug, Gunsmith

The CBSA announced today that an arrest has been made for firearms, weapons and smuggling offences as part of an investigation by the CBSA Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team (OFSET).

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  • The CBSA announced today that an arrest has been made for firearms, weapons and smuggling offences as part of an investigation by the CBSA Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team (OFSET).
  • The OFSET is a group of CBSA criminal investigators, intelligence analysts and intelligence officers dedicated to stopping firearms smuggling at ports of entry throughout the province.
  • "The CBSA Ontario Firearms Smuggling Enforcement Team is working hard to keep our communities safe.
  • If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060.

CBSA takes part in national operation to combat 3D printed guns

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星期三, 六月 21, 2023
Intelligence, Weapon, Violence, Crime, Gun, 3D, Public, Canada Border Services Agency, Customs Act 1967, Immigration, Firearm, CBSA, Investment, Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, RCMP, Safety, Drug, Agency

The CBSA is proud to have worked with its law enforcement partners across the country and contributed to a Sûreté du Québec investigation into the importation and distribution of parts used to manufacture 3D printed firearms, otherwise known as ghost guns.

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  • The CBSA is proud to have worked with its law enforcement partners across the country and contributed to a Sûreté du Québec investigation into the importation and distribution of parts used to manufacture 3D printed firearms, otherwise known as ghost guns.
  • In April 2021, intelligence officers from the Canada Border Services Agency noticed and followed up on the importation of a set of weapon rails specifically made for 3D printed weapons.
  • The import was from a known United States exporter who had been identified in other interceptions and investigations made by the Agency.
  • If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch toll-free line at 1-888-502-9060.

The CBSA proposes changes to regulations to protect the competitiveness of Canadian businesses

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星期一, 五月 29, 2023
Customs, Tax, GST, Canada Border Services Agency, Government, Sale, CBSA, World Customs Organization, Customs Act 1967, Canada Gazette, Government of Canada, Valuation, Property management

OTTAWA, ON, May 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is continuously reviewing customs processes, including legislative and regulatory instruments, to protect the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and meet the increasing volume of e-commerce.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, May 29, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is continuously reviewing customs processes, including legislative and regulatory instruments, to protect the competitiveness of Canadian businesses and meet the increasing volume of e-commerce.
  • Currently, Canada's regulatory framework on determining the value for duty of imported goods does not align with international consensus established at the World Customs Organization.
  • Any interested parties, such as importers, businesses, and customs brokers, have until June 26, 2023 to submit written comments on the draft regulations.
  • From June 4 to July 4, 2021, the CBSA launched an informal consultation notice on its website regarding these proposed amendments.

CBSA seizes over 30 kg of suspected narcotics at Coutts border crossing

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星期二, 五月 2, 2023
Seizure, Narcotic, Methamphetamine, The Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Quebec, AB, Customs Act 1967, Canada Border Services Agency, Purpose, Controlled Substances Act, CBSA, Cocaine, Public security, Opium, Prohibition of drugs, Brazilian Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Controlled substance, RCMP, Safety, Drug

On April 9, 2023, CBSA officers discovered and seized approximately 30 kg of suspected cocaine following the examination of a commercial truck at the Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta.

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  • On April 9, 2023, CBSA officers discovered and seized approximately 30 kg of suspected cocaine following the examination of a commercial truck at the Coutts border crossing in southern Alberta.
  • During the search of the vehicle, officers also discovered 5.7 g of suspected opium.
  • The driver was subsequently arrested by the CBSA and transferred to the Alberta RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Unit's custody along with the suspected narcotics.
  • In November 2022, CBSA officers discovered and seized a total of 96 kg of cocaine in two separate seizures (of 43 kg and 53 kg , respectively) from commercial trucks carrying produce.