Police intercept $4-million drug haul

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A London, Ont., commercial vehicle driver was arrested Dec. 23 and accused of transporting $4.1 million in cocaine.

The driver was inspected by Ministry of Transportation officers at the scales off Hwy. 401 in the Township of Plympton-Wyoming, said a statement from OPP West Region, posted to social media.

That inspection resulted in the intervention of the Lambton County Detachment of the OPP, the Lambton County Community Street Crime Unit, and the Border Enforcement Security Task Force.

“Authorities seized approximately 137 kg (302 lb.) of suspected cocaine, with an estimated street value of $4.1 million along with a quantity of Canadian and U.S. currency and other offense-related items,” the statement said.

“A 43-year-old individual from London has been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) and importing a Schedule I substance (cocaine). The accused has been remanded into custody until Dec. 30, 2025.”

The name of the accused was not released.

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  • What’s the drivers’ name?
    What’s the carriers’ name?
    This information is needed by our industry and by our shippers if they are to make informed decisions.

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  • Prosecute these offenders to the max!!
    These are virtually always the same ones who cut the rates to get the work away from the legitimate operators, causing many well established, reputable businesses to close up shop.
    And these same operators likely lead the “Driver Inc “parade as well.
    No wonder they can haul for less.
    They can haul for free if it’s just a drug front

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