A court in Southern China has convicted 11 people accused of smuggling drugs
One Canadian who goes by the name Fan Wei was sentenced to death for his role in smuggling up to 63 kilograms of methamphetamine and 366 grams of dimethylamphetamine.
Wei wasn't the only suspect sentenced to death. China's "People's Court" also sentenced a man who goes by the name Wu Ziping, to death. It's not yet clear if those are their real names.
Chinese authorities haven't released Ziping's nationality.
A total of six foreigners were convicted for their role in the global operation-- among those trailed are four Mexicans and one American-- they are only facing jail time.
Today's verdict makes Wei the second Canadian to receive the death penalty in China. The first Canadian was Robert Lloyd Schellenberg.
Schellenberg was first sentenced to 15-years behind bars for drug smuggling, which he denies of ever doing, then later in January a judge overturned the first ruling calling it too lenient, and sentenced Schellenberg to death.
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland condemned today's ruling.
"Canada stands firmly opposed to the use of the death penalty everywhere around the world. We think that this is a cruel and inhumane punishment which should not be used in any country. "
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed to see that both Canadians are released and brought back home.
"We stand up for the Canadians who are being arbitrarily detained in China right now. We’re going to continue to engage diplomatically."
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