Canada Border Services Agency officers seized approximately 385 kilograms of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry on August 13, authorities announced this week.

The truck, arriving from the United States, was referred for a secondary examination. During that inspection, border services officers detected and seized the drugs. The quantity is equivalent to about 849 pounds.

CBSA arrested the driver. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police subsequently charged the individual with importing a controlled substance and with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, both under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The charges have not been proven in court and remain subject to validation by a judge.

“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

Officials did not release the driver’s name, the trucking company, the declared cargo, or how the cocaine was concealed.

The Blue Water Bridge links Port Huron, Michigan, with Point Edward and Sarnia, Ontario, and is one of the busiest commercial crossings in the region. Secondary examinations are a standard tool when officers identify risk indicators on a conveyance or shipment.