CBSA seizes nearly $25M of cocaine at Blue Water Bridge, 1 charged
LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO, AUG 7 – The Canada Border Services Agency seized 197 kg of cocaine worth $24.6 million during a secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge, arresting the driver on drug trafficking charges.
- Canadian border officials announced on August 7, 2025, they seized roughly $24.6 million in cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge near Sarnia, Ontario.
- On July 23, 2025, a truck arriving from the United States was referred for secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry near Sarnia.
- Border services officers found seven bags containing bricks of suspected cocaine, totaling 197 kg with an estimated street value of $24.6 million, CBSA said Thursday.
- The CBSA arrested Onkar Kalsi, 29, of Caledon, who now faces charges of importation of cocaine and possession for trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
- Amid heightened scrutiny of Canada's border security, Canadian officials have in recent months announced new legislation and funding to address drug trafficking concerns, including suspected cocaine seizures.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
14 Articles
14 Articles
Nearly 200 Kilos of Cocaine Seized at Canada-US Border Crossing: CBSA
Canada’s border authorities say they recently seized 197 kilograms of suspected cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge border crossing in Point Edward, Ont. According to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), the seizure of the large suspected drug shipment occurred July 23 during secondary inspection of a commercial truck entering from the United States. During the search of the truck’s trailer, CBSA says it discovered seven large bags containing …
·New York, United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources14
Leaning Left1Leaning Right2Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
11%
C 67%
R 22%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium