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Canada Seizes About 385 kg of Suspected Cocaine at Blue Water Bridge

Officials say the case shows federal investment in K-9 teams plus chemical detectors has improved the ability to intercept large cross-border drug shipments.

The Canada Border Services Agency and Royal Canadian Mounted Police say about 385 kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized at the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward Aug. 13. (Handout)
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Overview

  • Canadian border officers referred a commercial truck for a secondary inspection and seized about 385 kilograms (849 pounds) of suspected cocaine, a seizure that occurred on Aug. 13.
  • Officers detected the drugs during the secondary examination at the Port Edward lane serving the Blue Water Bridge entry from Port Huron, Michigan.
  • The truck driver was arrested by border services and charged by the RCMP with importing a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking, with charges subject to court validation.
  • Authorities framed the case as part of a string of high-weight interdictions in Southern Ontario this year, citing a nearly 3,750-pound seizure on July 23 and about 10,000 pounds seized in the 2025–2026 fiscal year.
  • The government noted a CAD $1.3 billion border-security investment that added K-9 teams and chemical detectors, and CBSA urged the public to report suspicious cross-border activity while courts and investigators continue their work.