(The following is a real advertisement that appeared in the Toronto Financial Post on Friday Feb. 23, 2001)

Former Marijuana Smuggler

"Having successfully completed a ten year sentence, incident-free, for importing 75 tons of marijuana in the United States. I am now seeking a legal and legimate means to support myself and my family.

Business Experiece: Owned and operated a successful fishing business - multi-vessel, one airplane, one island and processing facility. Simultaneously owned and operated a fleet of tractor-trailer trucks condicting business in the western United States. During this time i also co-owned and participated in the executive-level management of 120 people worldwide in a successful pot smuggling venture with revenues in excess of US$100 million annually. I took responsibility for my own actions, and received a ten year sentence in the United States while others walked free for their cooperation.

Attributes: i am an expert in all levels of security, i have extensive computer skills, am personable, outgoing, well-educated, reliable, clean and sober. I have spoken in schools to thousands of kids and parent groups over the past ten years on "the consequence of choice", and received public recognition from RCMP for community service. I am well-travelled, and speak English, French and Spanish. References available from friends, family, the U.S. District Attourney, etc.

[if he smuggled pot, and turned over a new leaf... is he still dealing you think?]