Drug smuggling is big business, often involving many people and a lot of money and equipment.
Fortunately, such large-scale operations can be readily detected by those familiar with normal marine activity. The RCMP's Coastal Watch Program, in the fight against drug importation, wants to enlist the eyes and ears of people in coastal communities. If you are a recreational or professional boater, fuel dock attendant, or vessel broker, or if you live or work near the water, you can play a vital role in the Coastal Watch Program. By reporting suspicious or illegal activities, you can help cut the flow of illicit drugs to our youth and to the rest of the community. In recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the use of civil aircraft to illegally import drugs into Canada.