On August 26, 2026, two Air Canada employees were taken into custody by law‑enforcement officers at Montréal‑Trudeau Airport following a drug investigation that stemmed from a major seizure earlier this year.
The investigation began in May 2026 when airport security uncovered 62.5 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside passenger luggage. The discovery prompted a detailed probe into how the narcotics had entered the airport’s baggage system.
Investigators focused on staff members with direct access to baggage handling areas. Surveillance footage, luggage logs and forensic testing were used to narrow the inquiry, ultimately identifying the two Air Canada workers as persons of interest.
The arrests were carried out on the morning of August 26 at the airport terminal. Both individuals remain in police custody while authorities prepare formal charges.
The quantity of cocaine seized in May represents one of the larger drug finds recorded at a Canadian airport in recent years, highlighting the scale of the trafficking operation that was uncovered.
Details about the employees’ specific duties, their alleged role in the concealment of the drugs, or any broader network have not been released. The investigation remains open as officials continue to examine the methods used to hide the cocaine and to determine whether additional parties were involved.
No passengers were reported to be injured or implicated in the case, and normal airport operations continued throughout the arrests, albeit with heightened security presence.
Authorities have indicated that the two workers are expected to face charges that may include possession of a controlled substance, trafficking and violations of airline security regulations. Legal proceedings will address the full extent of the alleged offenses.
The outcome of this case may prompt a review of baggage handling procedures and security protocols for airline staff at Montréal‑Trudeau Airport, as officials seek to prevent similar incidents in the future.