CBSA finds 385 kilos of cocaine in commercial truck at US-Canada border

The RCMP charged the individual with importing a controlled substance. Investigators also brought a possession-for-trafficking charge. Both counts fall under Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The government noted that the court must validate those charges.

Officials did not identify the driver in the joint CBSA and RCMP release. They also did not name a carrier or disclose tractor ownership. The announcement omitted the declared cargo, shipment origin and destination. Authorities also withheld details about the concealment method.

Michael Prosia leads CBSA’s Southern Ontario Region as regional director general. He called the Blue Water Bridge seizure a demonstration of officer expertise. “Every day, they are working with law enforcement partners to secure Canada’s border and prevent harm in our communities.” Superintendent Dale Foote leads Border Integrity for RCMP Federal Policing’s Central Region.

More than 4,500 kilograms seized last fiscal year

CBSA reported more than 4,500 kilograms of cocaine and crack seizures during fiscal 2025-26. That figure includes coca leaves, coca paste and cocaine products. The agency also highlighted a July announcement involving nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs in Southern Ontario. That case ranked among Ontario’s largest drug busts by weight.

The government release does not identify where the truck began its trip. It also does not establish whether a trucking company faced scrutiny. No court file, carrier records or further operational details appeared with the announcement. FreightWaves reached out for comment before publication.

Why it matters

Commercial freight moves through busy border crossings every day. This seizure shows why border screening remains a critical layer in cross-border supply-chain security.

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