Drug smuggling: Beware of who you trust on vacation
Canadians are being recruited into drug smuggling while their guard is down on vacation. As part of CBSA's commitment to disrupt criminal networks and fight drug smuggling, this reel warns Canadians to be cautious and aware of recruitment tactics.
Transcript
Visuals: A woman dances amongst others in a club. Two women talk animatedly to someone off-screen; there is a disclaimer on the video that says, “Stock video. Posed by models.”
Narrator: Criminals use parties or social events to target people for drug smuggling.
Visual: A group of people party in a pool at a resort.
Narrator: Beware who you trust on vacation.
Visuals: A woman and man dance at a party; there is a disclaimer on the video that says, “Stock video. Posed by models.”. A man and woman film themselves underwater in a pool; there is a disclaimer on the video that says, “Stock video. Posed by models.” A woman toasts and clinks glasses with others; there is a disclaimer on the video that says, “Stock video. Posed by models.” Someone hands a bag to someone else. A man and woman talk; there is a disclaimer on the video that says, “Stock video. Posed by models.”
Narrator: Be cautious of strangers, new people and friends who promise free travel, offer money, ask you to carry things for them, or make “too good to be true” offers.
Visuals: A woman walks with her rolling suitcase in an airport. A woman packs a shirt into her suitcase.
Narrator: Never carry anyone else’s luggage or let them put items in your bag.
Visual: A woman and man pack suitcases into the truck of a vehicle; there is a disclaimer on the video that says, “Stock video. Posed by models.”.
Narrator: This is how innocent people get caught in criminal operations.
Visuals: A border services officers searches a suitcase at an airport. He finds a suspicious package inside.
Narrator: You are responsible for everything in your bags.
Visuals: A woman is handcuffed by a border services officer. The officer walks her down a hallway; a disclaimer on the video says “Posed by model.”
Narrator: The consequences for carrying drugs are serious.
Visual: A cell door is closed and locked.
Narrator: Be aware and stay safe.
CBSA signature appears on screen.
Canada wordmark appears on screen.
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