Suspected cocaine found in a truck at the Ambassador Bridge
News Release
September 28, 2017 Windsor, Ontario Canada Border Services Agency / Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced today the seizure of 30.6 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor.
On September 22, 2017, two returning residents, a driver and co-driver, were sent for a secondary examination. During the inspection, suspected cocaine was found within the load. Both subjects were placed under arrest and transferred to RCMP custody.
The RCMP charged Preet Kiran Singh Gill and Suresh Nath Sharma, both from Ontario, with the following offences: importation of cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine.
A total of 30.6 kg of suspected cocaine consisting of 25 bricks was seized. The investigation continues.
Quotes
“Border services officers are committed to keeping our communities safe. This seizure demonstrates the hard work and perseverance of our law enforcement officers working together to protect our border.”
Tamara Allard, District Director, Ambassador Bridge Operations, Southern Ontario Region, CBSA
“The inter-operability of police agencies is fundamental to community safety. The RCMP is determined to reduce the total harmful effects caused by organized crime by disrupting the supplies of illicit drugs. The result of this investigation demonstrates how the RCMP and CBSA work effectively together to keep illicit drugs out of our communities."
Inspector Kevin Keane, Windsor Detachment, RCMP
Quick Facts
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If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll free Line at 1-888-502-9060.
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If you have information on suspicious or criminal activities please contact your local police, the Ontario RCMP at 1-800-387-0020 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Contacts
Southern Ontario Media Relations
Canada Border Services Agency
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1-844-580-3636
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Royal Canadian Mounted Police
416-992-4409
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