Statement: New Law Combats Airport Smuggling and Security Risks, Says Van Loan

OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 23, 2009) - The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Minister of Public Safety, says Canadians will see improved security at airports now that an Act to amend the Customs Act has received Royal Assent. The amended Customs Act allows officers to conduct searches within custom controlled areas, including airport terminals. The new rules will help fight organized crime and ...