49th Apprehension of an Individual "Wanted by the CBSA"


OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 9, 2013) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the 49th apprehension of a person on the "Wanted by the CBSA" list.

On November 25, 2013, CBSA officers in Calgary, AB, having received a tip from colleagues in Vancouver, BC, arrested Gazmend Dervishaj in the Calgary area. Dervishaj is inadmissible to Canada. This individual has been convicted of arson - damage to property in Canada.

To date, as a result of the "Wanted by the CBSA" program, Canadians have assisted in locating 49 individuals in Canada, of which 41 have been removed. Additionally, nine other individuals were located abroad.

Members of the public are reminded that they should not take action to apprehend the individuals listed on the CBSA Web site. Any information on the whereabouts of these wanted individuals should be reported to the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060.

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Contact Information:

Canada Border Services Agency
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613-957-6500