Canadian officials announce largest-ever drug seizure at Sumas border crossing

Border officers arrested foreign national accused of using a commercial vehicle to transport the drugs.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Canadian law enforcement carried out the largest-ever drug seizure at the Sumas border crossing late last year. Border officers found a dozen boxes containing 314 kg of methamphetamine that were hidden within a commercial truck and trailer. The driver, a foreign national named Satnam Singh, was arrested and charged with meth possession with the intent to import and traffic.

Why it matters

This historic seizure represents a major victory in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. The large quantity of drugs seized means they will not end up in Canadian communities, and it demonstrates the dedication of border and law enforcement agencies in securing the border and dismantling international criminal networks.

The details

On November 22, 2025, Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers found the 314 kg of methamphetamine hidden in a commercial truck and trailer driven by Satnam Singh, a foreign national, as he was returning to Canada from the United States. Singh was arrested and charged with meth possession with the intent to import and traffic.

  • The incident took place on November 22, 2025.
  • CBSA released details on the seizure on February 10, 2026.

The players

Satnam Singh

A foreign national who was arrested and charged with meth possession with the intent to import and traffic after the record-breaking drug seizure at the Sumas border crossing.

Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA)

The Canadian federal law enforcement agency responsible for border control and customs services, which carried out the largest-ever drug seizure at the Sumas border crossing.

The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree

The Minister of Public Safety, who praised the work of CBSA and the RCMP in securing the border, dismantling international crime networks, and keeping Canadians safe.

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What they’re saying

“This large seizure represents another truckload of illegal drugs that will not end up in our communities. It is a product of the dedicated work by the CBSA and RCMP who are on the front lines in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime.”

— The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety (MyBellinghamNow.com)

What’s next

Satnam Singh will face trial for the charges of meth possession with the intent to import and traffic.

The takeaway

This record-breaking drug seizure at the Sumas border crossing demonstrates the ongoing efforts of Canadian law enforcement agencies to combat the flow of illicit drugs into the country and disrupt the operations of international criminal organizations.