MJPS/CBSA Joint Investigation

The Moose Jaw Police Service has taken four suspects into custody following a joint investigation with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

The MJPS were alerted to an unlicensed paving company operating within Moose Jaw. The company was operating under multiple names including “Hortons Paving and Masonry” and “Tartans Paving”.

The information provided was that the company was going door-to-door offering driveway paving services to residents. Police also learned that the company used high-pressure and aggressive sales tactics on residents to get their business, making them uncomfortable. Additionally, the company was requesting customers to pay in cash.

Working with the City of Moose Jaw’s By-law Enforcement Office, the MJPS’ Criminal Investigation Section (CIS) discovered that the company was not registered or licensed to operate within Moose Jaw.

On August 20, 2024, CIS located the paving crew working within the city. The foreman/owner of the company could not be located on arrival.

CIS discovered that the workers of the company were Mexican citizens who did not have the proper documentation to work in Canada. Four Mexican citizens were turned over to the CBSA and arrested.

At this point, it does not appear this company is responsible for any crimes, but the investigation is ongoing.

Police would like to remind the citizens of Moose Jaw to be diligent when hiring businesses. If something seems suspicious, call the City of Moose Jaw if you have any concerns, or confirm if the business is licensed or registered to perform work within the city. Red flags in this instance included door-to-door sales as well as high-pressure tactics.

Anyone with further information please contact CRIME STOPPERS at 1-800-222-8477 or the Moose Jaw Police Service at (306) 694-7600.