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CBC
22-07-2025
- CBC
Border officers found 161 bricks of cocaine in a truck at the Ambassador Bridge: CBSA
A Richmond Hill truck driver has been charged after border agents found a 161 bricks of suspected cocaine in a commercial truck trying to enter Canada at the Ambassador Bridge, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) says. The agency says officers at the Windsor-Detroit bridge found 187.5 kilograms, worth about $23.4 million, stuffed into two suitcases and five garbage bags. This happened on May 23, 2025. Officers arrested the 55-year-old driver and transferred him to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He's charged with importing cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. "The ongoing efforts of our border services officers to intercept narcotics and weapons is to be commended," said Michael Prosia, regional director general of the CBSA's southern Ontario region, in a media release. The agency issued that media release Tuesday along with a link to a federal plan to strengthen border security and the immigration system.
Global News
22-07-2025
- Global News
Cocaine found in commercial truck seized by border officials trying to enter Canada
The CBSA (Canada Border Services Agency) say almost 190 kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized by border officials at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont. On May 23, CBSA said border officers intercepted a commercial truck coming into Canada from the United States where 187.5 kilograms of suspected cocaine was found. In a secondary examination of the trailer, CBSA said two suitcases and five garbage backs were discovered — containing 161 bricks of suspected cocaine. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The value of the cocaine is estimated to be approximately $23.4 million, CBSA said. The drugs were seized and a 55-year-old driver from Richmond Hill, Ont. was arrested and transferred to the RCMP. CBSA said the driver was charged by the RCMP with importation of cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Story continues below advertisement 'The CBSA is continually adapting to be in a position to stop criminals by disrupting their evolving smuggling and concealment attempts,' said Michael Prosia with CBSA. 'We use all tools and intelligence at our disposal to stop narcotics from reaching our streets.' Another 161 bricks of suspected cocaine was seized last month at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ont. Border agents said a commercial truck arrived from the United States and the bricks were contained in six boxes. A 27-year-old Brampton man was arrested in that case.
