Seizure of 52 kg of suspected cocaine leads to arrest at the Ambassador Bridge

News Release

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced today the seizure of 52 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ontario.

On July 27, 2015, a border services officer referred a commercial truck and trailer driven by a 26-year-old male for a secondary examination. While searching the truck, officers discovered 52 bricks of suspected cocaine inside three duffel bags and a tote located in the storage areas of the truck.

CBSA officers seized the suspected cocaine and arrested the individual. The CBSA contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) who took custody of the drugs and the individual.

The RCMP charged Lavdrim Mehmeti of Scarborough, Ontario with importing cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking. Mehmeti is currently in custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor, Ontario on August 4, 2015.

Quick Facts

Since January 2014, the CBSA in the Southern Ontario Region has made 57 cocaine seizures with a combined total weight of 302 kilograms.
If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Toll-free Line at 1-888-502-9060.
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).

Quotes

“This seizure was outstanding work by all involved and demonstrates that CBSA officers are vigilant in protecting our borders 24 hours a day/seven days a week. Our officers work hard to combat illegal activity at our borders and are dedicated to keeping our streets and communities safe.”

Rick Comerford, Regional Director General, Southern Ontario Region, CBSA

"The RCMP are committed to working in close partnership with CBSA to maintain the security of our borders and ensuring the safety of our communities through an integrated approach to disrupting the criminal organizations responsible for the distribution of controlled substances."

S/Sgt Peter Koersvelt, Acting Officer in Charge, Windsor Detachment, Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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