A resident of Whitby is among those facing charges following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the RCMP.
Authorities report that between February 18 and March 3, four individuals arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport, all coming from Europe.
Examinations of their luggage by CBSA officers revealed 154 kilograms of suspected ketamine hidden within the bags, with an estimated street value of $4,608,000.”
“Ketamine is a strong anesthetic and its use has led to numerous fatalities in Canada,” said Inspector John Mc Math Officer in Charge, RCMP Toronto Airport Detachment. “The RCMP is taking action to safeguard Canadians from harmful drugs that impact our communities. Bringing narcotics like ketamine into the country is a serious violation of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and can result in significant prison time if convicted.”
The following individuals have been charged.
Alison Louise Olmes (63), of Caledon, Ontario, with Importing a Controlled Substance, contrary to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for smuggling 30.8 kilograms of suspected Ketamine into Canada Courtney Linda Johanne Desbois (27), of Toronto, Ontario, with Importing a Controlled Substance, contrary to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for smuggling 31.8 kilograms of suspected Ketamine into Canada Lamia Hamici (40), of Montreal, Quebec, with Importing a Controlled Substance, contrary to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for smuggling 60 kilograms of suspected Ketamine into Canada Britney Carolyn Allen (32), of Whitby, Ontario, with Importing a Controlled Substance, contrary to section 6(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) for smuggling 30.95 kilograms of suspected Ketamine into Canada
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