Canada-led Project Hammerhead devours weed-smuggling operation

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The seizure is part of CBSA-led Project Hammerhead. A Canada Border Services Agency-led operation that involved police and customs officials on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border has netted well over a half-ton of cannabis and almost a half-million in cash. Subscribe to Weekend Dispensary, a new weekly newsletter from The GrowthOp. Despite COVID-19 and the travel restrictions that have been in place for almost a year, smuggling of cannabis and other drugs continues even at border crossings, including those in Ontario and Quebec. Regis, Que. and three from Hogansburg.

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A Canada Border Services Agency-led operation that involved police and customs officials on both sides of the Canada/U.S. border has netted well over a half-ton of cannabis and almost a half-million in cash.

Specifically, the authorities seized 556 kilograms of weed, $467,480 in Canadian currency, US$3,000, three loaded handguns with their magazines, and five vehicles, notes a statement this week from the CBSA.

The seizures follow three search warrants being simultaneously executed on Jan....

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