JUNE 7, 2024 – Four people have been arrested and arrest warrants issued for four further suspects involved in a large-scale human smuggling ring that funneled illegal migrants into the United States in the area around Cornwall, Ontario. In July 2022, investigators from the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) identified and subsequentlyContinue Reading
August 19, 2023 – Three people thought selling illegal cigarettes would pay off. Instead, their Cadillac SUV has been seized by police. After search warrants were executed, illegal drugs were also found and now the trio are facing justice. On Tuesday June 27th, 2023, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF)Continue Reading
1.9 Metric tons of contraband tobacco seized as determined task force nets back-to-back seizures (Cornwall, ON) On the evening of February 4, 2019, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were conducting a border integrity operation along the north shore of the St. Lawrence River when a trio of snowmobiles were observed travellingContinue Reading
Multiple arrests and charges by CRTF. (Cornwall, ON) On May 24th, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) assisted the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) following a single vehicle accident in Morrisburg on highway 401. The investigation led the RCMP to arrest and charge Jasraj Sandhu (31), SartajContinue Reading
COMMUNITY TIP LEADS TO TWO ARRESTS BY THE CRTF (SUMMERSTOWN, ON) On August 28, 2017, while on patrol in the South Glengarry area, investigators of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed suspicious activity occurring along Chevrier Road. Officers observed a boat, loaded with garbage bags of contrabandContinue Reading
Two Males Charged For Possession Of Unstamped Tobacco (SOUTH GLENGARRY, ON) On August 21, 2017, while on patrol in South Glengarry area, investigators of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed suspicious activity occurring along the St. Lawrence River shoreline. Investigators later stopped a white Chevrolet Express vanContinue Reading
Operation Yields Significant Contraband Seizure CORNWALL ONTARIO – While conducting an operation on the evening of April 9, 2017, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a vessel traveling eastbound on the St. Lawrence River. The boat went ashore in the area of Pie XII Boulevard andContinue Reading
In partnership to protect our borders CORNWALL ONTARIO – From March 6 to 9, 2017, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) along with its Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) partners will be conducting high visibility patrols to promote border security. The goal of thisContinue Reading
Investigation results in 3 ton seizure: CRTF On December 20, 2016, during an enforcement operation, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) intercepted a cube van exiting a South Glengarry shoreline property. The traffic stop resulted in the seizure of 3,080 kilograms of contraband fine cut tobacco. The following threeContinue Reading
CRTF Operation Leads to 1.2 Ton Contraband Seizure and Arrest of Four Individuals CORNWALL ONTARIO – During the early morning hours of December 7, 2016, the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) joined by the RCMP Valleyfield and Sûreté du Québec (SQ) observed a boat attend the shoreline in St-Anicet,Continue Reading
CORNWALL ONTARIO – On the night of Tuesday, November 15, 2016, while conducting an operation along the St. Lawrence River, in South Glengarry, Ontario, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a boat, approaching a privately owned campground and shortly thereafter, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truckContinue Reading
CRTF Seeking Public’s Assistance In Relation to Multi-Kilo Cocaine Seizure CORNWALL ONTARIO – On the afternoon of August 12, 2015, while on marine patrol in the Bainsville area of the St. Lawrence River, the Cornwall Regional Task Force’s (CRTF) marine unit observed a large grey boat, occupied by two individuals,Continue Reading
Over 100 kilograms of marihuana seized by CRTF. CORNWALL ONTARIO – During the evening of July 21, 2016, the Cornwall Regional Task Force’s (CRTF) marine unit observed a vessel without navigation lights travelling eastbound on the St. Lawrence River near Hamilton Island. The vessel was followed to the vicinityContinue Reading
CRTF Continues to Disrupt Organized Crime On Monday September 12, 2016, Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) investigators attended the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) Cornwall Port of Entry (POE) to follow up on a domestic contraband seizure. As such, Kevin BUCKSHOT (43 years of age), of Akwesasne, Ontario was arrestedContinue Reading
While on patrol, during the late evening hours of March 31st, 2016, members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) observed a vessel with two occupants heading northbound on the St. Lawrence River to a shoreline dock in the city’s east end. Upon arrival at the dock, members observed aContinue Reading
Over 2 ½ tons of fine cut tobacco seized by CRTF On March 2nd, 2016, while on patrol members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) spotted five (5) snowmobiles pulling snow tub sleds loaded with what appeared to be garbage bags. The snowmobiles were seen traveling eastbound on theContinue Reading
CORNWALL Ontario – Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) members were conducting surveillance of the St Lawrence River in the Bainsville area. Officers observed a vessel travelling eastbound in the channel of the St Lawrence River at a high rate of speed, without navigation lights and two individuals on board. The vessel approachedContinue Reading
CFN – On November 3, 2014 members of the Cornwall Regional Task Force (CRTF) were conducting surveillance in the Bainsville area of South Glengarry, when they noticed a boat with two occupants travel into the bay without navigation lights on. Members closed in on the area where the boat wasContinue Reading