Canada-Bound Cocaine Smuggling Operation Busted Near Ambassador Bridge

A major cocaine smuggling attempt bound for Canada has been foiled by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials. Authorities seized approximately 154 kilograms of cocaine near the Ambassador Bridge during an off-site inspection of a commercial truck-trailer headed toward Canada.

According to officials, the cocaine packed in two duffel bags and four moving boxes was concealed within the trailer. The truck was intercepted and searched on Tuesday near the bridge, a key crossing point between the U.S. and Canada.

The driver, an Indian national, is currently facing charges related to the smuggling attempt. His identity has not yet been disclosed. The investigation is being led by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

CBP also noted that, so far in fiscal year 2025, over 1,500 pounds of cocaine have been seized at Michigan ports of entry alone.