By Our Correspondent
A Nigerian traveller has been sanctioned by the Canada Border Services Agency after being caught with over 40 kilogrammes of undeclared meat products at an airport in Canada.
The agency disclosed that the passenger, who arrived at Toronto Pearson International Airport, attempted to smuggle the items—comprising dried chicken and spiced meat commonly known as Kilishi—into the country without declaration.
According to the CBSA, the concealment was uncovered with the aid of a detector dog named Moby, which flagged the passenger’s luggage during routine inspection.
In a statement on Friday, the agency said the items were seized while the traveller was fined in line with existing regulations.
It noted that the suspect was not identified but confirmed the individual arrived from Nigeria.
The CBSA reiterated that travellers entering Canada are required by law to declare all food, plant, and animal products in their possession, including processed and raw meat items.
It added that failure to comply could attract penalties ranging from confiscation of goods to monetary fines or prosecution, depending on the severity of the violation.
The agency warned that such items could pose risks to public health, agriculture, and the environment, as they may carry diseases or invasive organisms.
“Inadmissible items may be seized and destroyed or ordered out of the country. Travellers may also bear the cost of disposal or treatment,” the agency stated.
The incident has since generated reactions on social media, with many Nigerians expressing surprise at the volume of the seized items, while others criticised the traveller for flouting international regulations.
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