The bust of suspected cocaine was on Feb. 5, 2024 around 11:45 p.m. on the U.S. side of the bridge. (Paul Sancya/Associated Press)
“CBP officers noticed the seal on the trailer doors did not match the seal on the paperwork,” said the court filings.
“A search of the trailer resulted in the discovery of a white powdery substance which field-tested positive for the presence of cocaine.”
The cocaine was packaged in cardboard boxes sealed with duct tape, according to the original criminal complaint.
A U.S. Homeland Security special agent said the drugs are valued at approximately $8.7 million U.S.
In a statement, the Ambassador Bridge Company congratulated Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers on the seizure.
“The Ambassador Bridge Company has worked closely with both the United States [CBP] and the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) for decades supporting their efforts on the front lines stopping dangerous drugs from entering our communities,” said vice-president Kenneth Dobson.
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