Corruption of public officials is not a problem in Canada. The GOC prosecutes suspected cases of malfeasance. Marijuana is grown for domestic use in Canada. Authorities seized 62,631 marijuana plants in the first six months of 1996. Heroin and marijuana arrive by sea and land into Canada, cocaine and hashish by sea.
Traffickers use couriers, hide drugs in commercial shipments and send drugs via international mail.
The GOC, along with non-governmental organizations, offers drug abuse education programs. The GOC in 1996 emphasized assisting indigenous peoples to resist propane and glue-sniffing. US Policy Initiatives and Programs Bilateral Cooperation. US law enforcement agencies enjoy excellent cooperation with their Canadian counterparts in narcotics control efforts. Canada and US customs services share drug enforcement-generated assets and personnel, and work closely to control drug smuggling.