The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are committed to intercepting and investigating smuggling attempts at the Canadian border and disrupting organized crime.
On March 19, 2025, the CBSA and the RCMP announced the seizure of approximately 419 kg of suspected cocaine from two recent enforcement actions at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario, with an estimated street value of $11 million.
Working with law enforcement partners, the CBSA’s National Targeting Centre identified two commercial shipments potentially containing narcotics bound for Canada from the United States.
Based on this intelligence, on February 27, 2025, a commercial truck coming from the United States was referred for a secondary examination, CBSA officials say.
During the inspection of the trailer, border services officers seized four duffle bags containing approximately 86 kg of suspected cocaine, with an estimated value of $2.3-million.
The RCMP charged a 34-year-old Innisfil, Ontario resident under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with importation of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
A week later on March 6, 2025, the CBSA referred another tractor-trailer coming from the United States for a secondary examination.
Border services officers seized 333 kg of suspected cocaine from the trailer of the commercial load, with an estimated value of $9-million.
The RCMP have charged a 23-year-old Brampton, Ontario, resident under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with importation of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
The drivers and the suspected narcotics were transferred to the custody of the RCMP.
Both matters are currently before the Ontario Court of Justice, in Sarnia, Ontario.
CBSA officials say the success of these significant seizures is due to the collective contributions of law enforcement partners working together to ensure the security and safety of the country by exposing and dismantling dangerous criminal networks and holding those responsible accountable for their actions.
“Strengthening Canada’s border protects Canadian communities,” stated David J. McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, in a media release.
“These significant seizures demonstrate a shared commitment to protecting North American security from organized crime groups who threaten our people.”
Michael Prosia, A/Regional Director General, Southern Ontario Region, Canada Border Services Agency, added: “I want to thank our border services officers, our Intelligence team and the National Targeting Centre, and our RCMP partners who have been ever-vigilant in detecting and stopping illegal drugs from entering our country. Since the start of 2025, the CBSA in the Southern Ontario Region has seized over $68 million worth of narcotics coming from the United States.”
Dale Foote, Officer in Charge of Border Integrity, Central Region, Royal Canadian Mounted Police said this is a “prime example of the strength” that Law Enforcement Organizations provide to Ontario and Canada through partnerships and cooperation.
“We value these partnerships and continue to serve Canadians, shoulder to shoulder, in combatting the illegal importing of drugs into Canada and more specifically, Ontario,” Foote added.
Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe, CBSA officials added.
