Canada-US Probe Seizes 1.7 Tonnes of Drugs at Blue Water Bridge
Four truck drivers were arrested on the Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge on drug‑importation charges. The arrests are part of a large cross‑border investigation coordinated by Windsor police and the Canada Border Services Agency that has seized nearly 1.7 tonnes of illicit substances—including cocaine, methamphetamine and opium—worth more than $139 million. The operation has resulted in charges against 21 people on over 100 counts. All four drivers have been released on bail while the probe continues. CBSA officials said the investigation remains ongoing and further details are limited.
Entities: Blue Water Bridge · Canada Border Services Agency · Cocaine · Jess Larochelle · Mike Harrison · Ontario Provincial Police · Pauline Rochefort · Windsor Police Service
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The probe resulted in charges against 21 people on over 100 counts. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Four truck drivers were arrested on the Canadian side of the Blue Water Bridge on drug‑importation charges. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The seized drugs were valued at more than $139 million. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Windsor police led the cross‑border drug‑trafficking investigation. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The drugs were hidden on trucks in three separate incidents between May 23 and June 24. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] All four arrested drivers were released on bail. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Canada Border Services Agency said the investigation is ongoing and limited details can be provided. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation seized nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine and opium. (c10f1395-d1bb-46c6-a2e6-fbeaf17c901d)