Canadian Man Arrested for Alleged Role in Smuggling US Tech to Pakistan's Nuclear Program
2025-04-01
CBC.ca
A British Columbia man is facing serious allegations after being taken into custody in Washington state, accused of acting as a key intermediary in a long-running conspiracy to illicitly obtain US technology and smuggle it through Canada to support Pakistan's nuclear weapons program, potentially undermining international non-proliferation efforts and highlighting concerns over nuclear security and export control regulations. The case raises important questions about the effectiveness of current laws and enforcement mechanisms in preventing the diversion of sensitive technologies. Key issues include nuclear proliferation, export controls, and international security.
