Canada has an airport drug smuggling problem, and it starts with the people loading your bags. Avery Haines found that corrupt employees have been switching bag tags, routing narcotics through the luggage of ordinary travelers who have no idea.

Sixteen of 17 bag tag switching cases traced back to Pearson. Hells Angels, Mexican cartels, and the mafia have all infiltrated the airport workforce. Employees can swap shifts with no scheduler tracking, so when police investigate, nobody knows who was actually on the ramp.

The Gold Heist. Two Air Canada employees charged. A retired police inspector who says the same system letting cocaine through a plane door could let explosives through next.

Topics: airport drug smuggling, organized crime airport, Pearson Airport, bag tag fraud, airport employee security

GUEST: Avery Haines | https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/exclusive-toronto-woman-wrongly-accused-of-drug-smuggling-now-photographs-her-luggage-before-every-flight/

Originally aired on 2026-05-22

Canada has an airport drug smuggling problem, and it starts with the people loading your bags. Avery Haines found that corrupt employees have been switching bag tags, routing narcotics through the luggage of ordinary travelers who have no idea.
Sixteen of 17 bag tag switching cases traced back to Pearson. Hells Angels, Mexican cartels, and the mafia have all infiltrated the airport workforce. Employees can swap shifts with no scheduler tracking, so when police investigate, nobody knows who was actually on the ramp.
The Gold Heist. Two Air Canada employees charged. A retired police inspector who says the same system letting cocaine through a plane door could let explosives through next.
Topics: airport drug smuggling, organized crime airport, Pearson Airport, bag tag fraud, airport employee security
GUEST: Avery Haines |<a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/exclusive-toronto-woman-wrongly-accused-of-drug-smuggling-now-photographs-her-luggage-before-every-flight/"> https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/exclusive-toronto-woman-wrongly-accused-of-drug-smuggling-now-photographs-her-luggage-before-every-flight/</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-22

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.