Two Air Canada employees arrested in connection with drug trafficking

RCMP has arrested two Air Canada employees in connection with alleged cocaine and cannabis trafficking from Montréal-Trudeau Airport. The suspects are accused of conspiring to move luggage into the airport's secure areas to facilitate importing cocaine and exporting cannabis. As part of the investigation, searches were conducted at two residences, a vehicle, and the employees' workplace in Dorval.

The investigation commenced in May following the interception of 62.5 kg of cocaine in backpacks on a flight from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Additionally, 56 kg of cannabis were seized during the operation. The authorities state that further evidence could result in additional charges and arrests. The arrested individuals worked in ground operations at Air Canada.