CBSA seizes 385 kg of cocaine at Blue Water Bridge

Canada Border Services Agency officers at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario, seized approximately 385 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck on August 13, 2026. The truck was referred for secondary examination, during which border services officers detected and seized the drugs.

August 25, 2026
Point Edward, Ontario
Canada Border Services Agency | Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario, seized approximately 385 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck on August 13, 2026. The truck was referred for secondary examination, during which border services officers detected and seized the drugs.

The CBSA arrested the driver, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) charged the individual with:

The charges are subject to validation by the court. 

"Border services officers are Canada’s first line of defence, protecting Canadians from illegal drugs and organized crime. I commend the CBSA and the RCMP for their commitment to public safety — and for their unwavering dedication in keeping criminals and dangerous drugs out of our communities.”

- The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety

"This significant seizure of cocaine demonstrates the professionalism and expertise of border services officers working at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry. Every day, they are working with law enforcement partners to secure Canada's border and prevent harm in our communities. "

- Michael Prosia, Regional Director General, Southern Ontario Region, Canada Border Services Agency