Wanted by the CBSA Program Results in 60th Arrest

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Feb. 20, 2015) - Canada Border Services Agency

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today announced the arrest of Kelvin Dwight Scott who was featured on the "Wanted by the CBSA" list.

Scott is inadmissible to Canada for serious criminality after being convicted of breaking and entering with intent, breaking and entering and committing an indictable offence, and trafficking in a controlled substance. He was arrested by the Toronto Immigration Taskforce (ITF) after a 16 month investigation.

Quick Facts

• On February 12, 2015, members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and CBSA officers arrested Scott at an address in Oshawa. Scott was taken into custody, and is being held by the Peel Regional Police on outstanding warrants.

• The Toronto ITF is a joint forces operation comprising personnel from the CBSA and the RCMP who work together to apprehend high-risk migrant fugitives.

• To date, as a result of the "Wanted by the CBSA" program, Canadians have assisted in locating 60 individuals in Canada, of which 51 have been removed. Additionally, 17 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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