Quebec man charged with conspiracy linked to illegal sale of drones to China

Two former employees of the International Civil Aviation Organization in Montreal have been charged with conspiracy for facilitating the illegal sale of Chinese drones and military equipment destined for Libya, according to an RCMP investigation.  

One of the accused, who is from Ste-Catherine, Que., is expected to appear at the Montreal courthouse on Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. ET.

The RCMP says the man's alleged accomplice is still wanted by police. Interpol has issued a red notice for his arrest.

As part of the conspiracy, the Quebec man allegedly "conspired to facilitate the purchases of Libyan oil between prohibited entities and the People's Republic of China," a news release from the RCMP published Tuesday reads.

The accused allegedly bypassed existing international sanctions to facilitate illegal activities.

More to come.