Air Canada suspends two employees over drugs trafficking allegations

Author: tanzaniatimes.netPublished on: August 28, 2026Country: Canada

Crime & Law

Air Canada suspends two employees over drugs trafficking allegations

Two Air Canada employees were arrested at Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in connection with a drug trafficking investigation. The employees, working in ground operations, allegedly used their access to secure areas to facilitate the importation of cocaine and the exportation of cannabis. The RCMP investigation revealed a baggage tag switching scheme to transport drugs through the airport system.

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