Apprehension of Eighth Individual Wanted by the CBSA for Serious Criminality


MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwire - Nov. 1, 2011) - The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the apprehension of Jameson Seide, an individual who was listed on the CBSA "Wanted" list for criminality.

Jameson Seide was apprehended by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal on October 30. Seide is inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality. He has been convicted of trafficking in substance, conspiracy, robbery, possession of weapon for dangerous purpose and assault causing bodily harm. In addition, Seide has been convicted of obstruction, uttering threats and possession of narcotics. He is currently in CBSA custody.

This update follows the announcement on August 18, 2011, by the Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety; Candice Hoeppner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety; Chris Alexander, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence; and Luc Portelance, President of the Canada Border Services Agency, urging Canadians to help identify 32 individuals listed on the CBSA Web site who have failed to comply with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and have criminal convictions in Canada.

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

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