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Canadian Border Officers Seize Nearly 250 Pounds of Cocaine at Blue Water Bridge
Two men charged with drug trafficking after major bust at Canada-U.S. border crossing
Published on Mar. 3, 2026
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Canadian border officers seized nearly 250 pounds of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck trailer entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan last month. Two men, Sarkaren Vir Singh and Chamkaur Singh, were arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses.
Why it matters
This seizure is part of a larger trend of increased drug smuggling attempts at the Canada-U.S. border, with Canadian officials reporting over 3,800 pounds of suspected cocaine seized in Southern Ontario since the start of 2025. The Blue Water Bridge is a major commercial crossing, making it an attractive target for traffickers.
The details
On February 19, border officers inspecting a commercial truck trailer at the Blue Water Bridge's port of entry from Michigan discovered 111.4 kilograms (245 pounds) of suspected cocaine. Sarkaren Vir Singh, 29, of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and Chamkaur Singh, 25, of Belleville, Ontario, were arrested and charged with importation of cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
- The seizure occurred on February 19, 2026.
- Since January 1, 2025, Canadian border officials in Southern Ontario have seized over 3,800 pounds of suspected cocaine coming from the U.S.
The players
Canada Border Services Agency
The Canadian federal law enforcement agency responsible for border control and customs services.
Sarkaren Vir Singh
A 29-year-old man from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia who was arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses.
Chamkaur Singh
A 25-year-old man from Belleville, Ontario who was arrested and charged with drug trafficking offenses.
What’s next
The two men arrested will face a court hearing to determine if they will be released on bail pending their trial for the drug trafficking charges.
The takeaway
This major cocaine bust at the Canada-U.S. border highlights the ongoing challenge of combating cross-border drug smuggling, and the importance of vigilant border security measures to prevent the flow of illicit narcotics into both countries.
