Thayakaran Markandu: Derek Simmonds

Immigration And Refugee Protection Act Dept: Thayakaran Markandu faces one charge of organizing entry into Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act in connection to the arrival of the MV Sun Sea on Vancouver Island in August 2010, according to CTV. "Obtaining enough evidence to have Mr. Markandu charged is an important step in holding those responsible for perpetrating this human smuggling scheme accountable, and demonstrates the dedication of border integrity investigators," RCMP Supt. Derek Simmonds of the B.C. Federal Border Integrity Program said in a release and a Sri Lankan national has been charged with organizing the voyage of a ship that brought 492 Tamil asylum seekers to B.C. nearly two years ago. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Markandu's arrest, but Mounties believe he is living abroad. If convicted, he faces maximum penalties of life in prison and a $1 million fine. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.