A Stavely resident has been charged with attempted drug exportation, after her luggage was stopped at the Calgary International Airport.
On Aug. 7, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers flagged luggage that contained approximately 4.5 kg of cannabis.
The suspect was arrested by CBSA officers, and a search of her carry-on luggage revealed 5.2 g of fentanyl, 2.1 g of cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.
The Integrated Border Enforcement Team (IBET) in Alberta, CBSA, and Calgary Police Service were notified, and a criminal investigation was launched into the suspect and the seized drugs.
As a result of the investigation, Amy Diane Haydu, a 46-year-old resident of Stavely, was arrested and charged with:
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Possession for the purpose of exporting contrary to section 11(2) of the Cannabis Act
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Possession for the purpose of distributing contrary to section 9(2) of the Cannabis Act
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Attempting to export goods that are prohibited, controlled, or regulated contrary to section 160 of the Customs Act.
Haydu is scheduled to appear at the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary on Sept. 19.
“CBSA officers are dedicated to disrupting the illegal movement of narcotics across our border. Alongside our law enforcement partners, we remain committed to securing and protecting the border, and combating organized crime to keep Canadians safe,” Janalee Bell-Boychuk, Regional Director General, Prairie Region, CBSA, said in a media release.
"By working closely with our partners, we are able to better prevent the spread of illicit drugs and reduce the harm they cause. Collaboration is key to protecting people and supporting safer communities," Supt. Sean Boser, Officer in Charge of Federal Serious Organized Crime and Border Integrity Alberta, RCMP Federal Policing Northwest Region said.