Canadian authorities said they stopped two men who were attempting to smuggle millions of dollars’ worth of cocaine into the country via the Blue Water Bridge in Michigan.
The suspects, Sarkaren Vir Singh, 29, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Chamkaur Singh, 25, of Belleville, Ontario, were arrested Feb. 19, according to a press release Tuesday by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
The men were traveling in a commercial truck that was inspected at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry, which crosses the St. Clair River from Port Huron, Michigan, to Point Edward, Canada.
CBSA said the truck contained 111.4 kg (245 pounds) of cocaine. Based on information published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 111.4 kg of cocaine would be worth roughly $7.84 million in the U.S.
“This significant cocaine seizure highlights the critical role the CBSA plays in disrupting the flow of illegal drugs into Canada and keeping our communities safe,” said Michael Prosia, director general of CBSA’s Southern Ontario Region, in a statement. “The vigilance and dedication of border services officers in Southern Ontario is protecting and securing our border. “
Both men, as well as the suspected drugs, were turned over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The suspects have been charged with importation of cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Border agents in CBSA’s Southern Ontario Region have seized 1,743 kg (3,842 pounds) of cocaine coming from the U.S. since Jan. 1, 2025, the agency said.
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