Canadian officials recently intercepted a large shipment of cocaine crossing into the country from the U.S.
On Feb. 19, a commercial truck arriving at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry from the United States was referred by a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officer for a secondary examination. During the inspection of the trailer, border services officers found and seized 245 pounds of suspected cocaine.
The CBSA arrested Sarkaren Vir Singh, 29, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Chamkaur Singh, 25, of Belleville, Ontario. Both individuals and the seized narcotics were transferred to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The subjects have since been charged with importation of cocaine, and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
“Canada will not tolerate any attempts to undermine the integrity and security of its borders. I thank the CBSA and RCMP for their commitment to stopping criminal activities and safeguarding our communities," said Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
Both matters are currently before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Sarnia, Ontario. The charges are subject to validation by the court.
Since Jan. 1, 2025, border services officers in CBSA’s Southern Ontario Region have seized 3,842 pounds of cocaine coming from the United States.
