U.S. officers intercept 917 kg of cocaine, meth headed to Canada

Avatar photo

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) seized nearly one tonne of drugs headed for Canada during outbound inspections at the Detroit and Port Huron, Mich., ports of entry on Sept. 11.

In Detroit, officers stopped a Canada-bound commercial vehicle and discovered several boxes and duffel bags filled with bricks of cocaine concealed in the trailer. Testing confirmed the substance, totaling 1,058 lb. (476 kg), to be cocaine, according to a news release. The load, truck, and trailer were seized, and the driver now faces federal prosecution.

Picture of U.S. officers inspecting a trailer
(Photo: CBP)

At Port Huron, a physical search of another Canada-bound commercial vehicle with the assistance of canine units turned up more than 400 bags of methamphetamine weighing 972 lb. (441 kg). That shipment was also seized along with the vehicle, and the Canadian driver is facing federal charges.

Both cases remain under investigation by Homeland Security Investigations. Charges have not yet been proven in court.

Avatar photo


Have your say


This is a moderated forum. Comments will no longer be published unless they are accompanied by a first and last name and a verifiable email address. (Today's Trucking will not publish or share the email address.) Profane language and content deemed to be libelous, racist, or threatening in nature will not be published under any circumstances.

*

  • I have talked to a number of people that need a P R and they have told me the cost is bring one shipment across the border instead of $30 000 to $40 000 or a certain offer so they get their PR
    Do NOT blame the truck drivers but the level of corruption and desperation in the transport industry. Vancouver ports are even worse. In my opinion certain drugs are worse than guns .

    Reply