This article written in french by Nicholas Pereira was automatically translated using AI
The federal police of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in the Eastern region announced the arrest and the filing of charges against an individual intercepted with 13 kg of suspected cocaine in his possession.
Jequar Patrick Campbell-Chambers, 27 years old, from Hamilton, Ontario, was arrested after fleeing during an inspection at the Coburn Gore border crossing in Maine.
The man was located several hours later by police in Saint-Augustin-de-Woburn, Quebec. The operation was carried out jointly by the Beauce Integrated Border Enforcement Team and the Sûreté du Québec, following a report from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Mr. Campbell-Chambers faces four charges, including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and cocaine exportation. He is scheduled to appear on the afternoon of August 15 at the Lac-Mégantic courthouse via videoconference.
The RCMP reminds the public that anyone with information on illicit activities of individuals or groups can contact the RCMP at 514-939-8300 / 1-800-771-5401 or their local police service. (N.P.)
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