Canadian Officials Seize Nearly 600 Pounds of Suspected Meth at US Border

A 29-year-old Canadian national was arrested in the incident.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Canadian border officials seized nearly 600 pounds of suspected methamphetamine at the US-Canada border earlier this month. The drugs were discovered in a commercial truck driven by a 29-year-old Canadian national, Kulbir Singh, who has been charged with importation and possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.

Why it matters

This seizure highlights the ongoing efforts by Canadian authorities to combat the flow of illicit drugs, particularly methamphetamine, across the US-Canada border. It also comes amid tensions between the US and Canada over trade and border issues.

The details

On February 4, 2026, a commercial truck arriving at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry from the United States was referred for a secondary inspection by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). During the inspection, border officers, with the help of a detector dog, discovered 16 duffel bags containing the suspected methamphetamine. The total weight of the narcotics was 266.4 kg, or just over 587 pounds.

  • The incident occurred on February 4, 2026.
  • The CBSA announced the seizure on February 18, 2026.

The players

Kulbir Singh

A 29-year-old Canadian national who was driving the truck containing the suspected methamphetamine.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

The Canadian government agency responsible for border security and enforcement, which conducted the inspection and seizure.

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What they’re saying

“On February 4, 2026, 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, with the assistance of a detector dog, detected 16 duffle bags containing suspected methamphetamine.”

— Canada Border Services Agency

What’s next

Kulbir Singh has been charged under Canadian law with importation of methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. The case will proceed through the Canadian legal system.

The takeaway

This seizure highlights the ongoing efforts by Canadian authorities to combat the flow of illicit drugs, particularly methamphetamine, across the US-Canada border. It also underscores the tensions between the US and Canada over trade and border issues, which have escalated in recent years.