In 2007, it made 89 seizures covering 117 orders.
In 2006, CBSA made 45 such seizures involving 55 requests for fake IDs. Using those powers, CBSA has begun seizing order forms for fake ID mailed to B.C.
While police have had difficulty pursuing criminal charges against makers of fake ID, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act gives CBSA some authority to prevent the import and export of forged documents. "Obviously this company cannot ensure that these IDs, novelty or whatever, aren't being used for illegal activity," she said. The fact the site still sells fake IDs bothers police, said Allan, because the cards could be used by minors to buy alcohol, or make it easier for criminals to commit identity theft. for entertainment purposes only," said Allan.
"The disclaimer on the website basically relinquishes the company from any guilt, in that they're very clear that the use of the ID is. drivers licences - but dropped the case after deciding it couldn't prove intent. Jen Allan said her detachment launched an investigation in January into a Nanaimo-based website offering fake U.S. man who sold "novelty" IDs online was successfully convicted of forgery in 2005. "Canadian counterfeiters are well aware of this loophole, and use euphemisms ('novelty ID,' 'for entertainment only') and/or lengthy disclaimers in order to circumvent the law," the report states.Ī B.C. The problem, according to the CBSA report, is that under the Criminal Code, someone can only be found guilty of forgery if police can prove they intended their product to be used as a fake. "Unfortunately, police agencies have found these activities difficult to prevent." "Several producers of counterfeit documents appear to be operating in British Columbia," states the CBSA report, obtained by The Vancouver Sun through the Access to Information Act. has become an international centre for the production of fake ID cards and a "loophole" in Canadian law means police here are largely powerless to stop it, according to an internal report by the Canada Border Services Agency. Province is home to several producers of counterfeit documents, reports Canada Border Services Agency
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