Two Canada Border Service Agency officers are facing charges for allegedly helping to import cocaine through Pearson airport.

The two officers, who were stationed at Pearson, are accused of facilitating the importation of 30 kilograms of cocaine to Toronto from Colombia and Jamaica.

The alleged offences occurred between January 2016 and April 2017, according to an RCMP release.

“All allegations of improper or illegal behaviour by CBSA employees are taken very seriously, and we continue to fully cooperate with the RCMP, who is leading the investigation,” said Goran Vragovic, regional director general with border agency.

“These allegations in no way reflect upon the true professionalism, dedication and integrity displayed each and every day by our CBSA staff.”

Patrick Ruddy, 37, of Toronto, and Brano Andrews, 41, of Barrie, face charges of breach of trust by a public officer, conspiracy of importing illegal substances and importing illegal substances.

Three others were charged in the joint investigation between the RCMP and the border agency.

Roberto Leyva, 32, of Niagara Falls, and Keith Hamid, 41, of Brampton, face charges for importing illegal substances. Rennie Escoffery, 57, also of Brampton, face charges for conspiracy of importing illegal substances.