Deltaport’s lack of police means less than 1 per cent of containers get checked, officials say

Delta's Mayor and Police Chief are calling on the federal and provincial governments to help fund a policing program that solely looks over the biggest shipping cargo port in all of Canada.

Police Chief Neil Dubord says there's not enough enforcement for the number of containers that come through.

Delta Mayor George Harvie says that leaves things open to criminal activity - activity that this country doesn't need.

A port policing program did exist but was cut back in 1997. Mayor Harvey is taking his call for action to the Union of BC Municipalities later this month.

A few moments ago I had the chance to speak to Peter German - you’ll remember him of course as the author of those Dirty Money reports on money laundering in B.C., and he’s also a former RCMP Deputy Commissioner.

Guest: Peter German

Former RCMP Deputy Commissioner and author of the 'Dirty Money’ reports

Delta's Mayor and Police Chief are calling on the federal and provincial governments to help fund a policing program that solely looks over the biggest shipping cargo port in all of Canada.

Police Chief Neil Dubord says there's not enough enforcement for the number of containers that come through.

Delta Mayor George Harvie says that leaves things open to criminal activity - activity that this country doesn't need.

A port policing program did exist but was cut back in 1997. Mayor Harvey is taking his call for action to the Union of BC Municipalities later this month.

A few moments ago I had the chance to speak to Peter German - you’ll remember him of course as the author of those Dirty Money reports on money laundering in B.C., and he’s also a former RCMP Deputy Commissioner.

Guest: Peter German

Former RCMP Deputy Commissioner and author of the 'Dirty Money’ reports