POINT EDWARD, Ontario – Authorities have stopped more than 900 pounds of cocaine from entering Canada from Port Huron.
According to authorities, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) identified two commercial shipments of narcotics that would enter Canada from the United States. Because of this, Canadian border agents increased their examinations of incoming trucks.
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On Feb. 27, a commercial semi truck from the United States was referred for a secondary examination, where border officers reportedly found and seized four duffle bags containing roughly 200 pounds of cocaine.
A week later, another semi truck from the United States was referred for a secondary examination, where more than 700 pounds of cocaine was reportedly found.
Authorities said the street value of the cocaine is estimated to be more than $7.5 million American.
The driver of the first truck, Pawandeep Dhillon, and the driver of the second truck, Ravinderbir Singh, have both been charged with importing a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Both drivers are residents of Ontario. They remain in custody.
