Suspected cocaine seized from a commercial truck at the Ambassador Bridge
News release
February 25, 2019 Windsor, Ontario
Canada Border Services Agency
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of 8.2 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario.
On February 19, 2019, a commercial truck driver was sent for a secondary examination upon his return from the United States. During the inspection, six bricks of suspected cocaine, weighing a total of 8.2 kilograms, were found by CBSA border services officers within the sleeper cab of the tractor.
The tractor trailer remains under seizure by the CBSA.
CBSA officers arrested a Waterloo man, who was later charged by police.
The investigation continues.
Quotes
"This seizure demonstrates the hard work and perseverance of our officers who are committed to stopping illegal activity at our borders and to protecting our communities."
- Tamara Allard, District Director, Ambassador Bridge Operations, Southern Ontario Region, CBSA
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.
Contacts
Media Relations, Southern Ontario Region
Canada Border Services Agency
CBSANewsSOR@cbsa-asfc.gc.ca
1-844-580-3636
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