U.S. border patrol seizes more than 50 kg of cocaine bound for Canada

CBC News

· Posted: Mar 24, 2025 4:05 PM EDT | Last Updated: 26 minutes ago

U.S. borderline officials accidental they person seized much than 52 kilograms (116 pounds) of cocaine bound for Canada astatine the Ambassador Bridge. 

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers selected a commercialized conveyance outbound from the U.S. to Canada for introspection connected March 21. 

"[A] consequent carnal inspection conducted by officers revealed 3 garbage bags of suspected narcotics concealed down stacks of lumber," a connection read. "The illicit cargo was confirmed to beryllium cocaine done consequent testing."

CBP says a full of 50 bricks of cocaine were seized and the Canadian operator is facing national charges. The lawsuit remains nether investigation. 

"This is simply a testament to the prime of enactment performed by those who enactment tirelessly to combat transnational transgression and stem the travel of unsafe drugs done our communities," said Marty C. Raybon, manager of tract operations. "Border information is simply a squad effort, and I applaud the outstanding enactment by our officers and our determination instrumentality enforcement partners."