Canada Border Services Agency Investigation into Manitoba Stowaway Attempt Ends in Prison Sentences in Winnipeg
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced on November 12, 2026, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, that its criminal investigation into an illegal crossing attempt at the Sprague port of entry led to prison sentences for two individuals. Annan Nigel Ferguson, a 50-year-old U.S. citizen, was sentenced on November 4 to one year in prison after pleading guilty in Winnipeg Provincial Court.
Ferguson arrived at the Sprague port of entry on May 7, 2026, driving a minivan with a U.S. licence plate. Temitope Omofuyi Davies pleaded guilty on August 19, 2026, in Manitoba Provincial Court and was sentenced to time served, equivalent to 156 days in prison.
Ferguson was convicted of aiding or abetting failure to report, contrary to section 131 of Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; Davies was convicted of failure to report under section 124. The CBSA is responsible for law enforcement and criminal investigations at Canada's border crossings. (Source: Canada Border Services Agency)
Source: Canada Border Services Agency
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