A significant cocaine bust was reported at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted 116 pounds of cocaine last week. The drugs were discovered behind stacks of lumber in a commercial truck driven by a Canadian national, as detailed in The Detroit News. Following testing, the substance was confirmed to be cocaine, officials said.
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, officers selected the vehicle for inspection, which led to the discovery of three garbage bags containing 50 bricks of cocaine. Selected for examination, the truck and trailer were seized, and the Canadian citizen driving the truck now faces federal prosecution. In a statement obtained by the Detroit News, Marty Raybon, director of CBP Field Operations in Detroit, said, "This is a testament to the quality of work performed by those who work tirelessly to combat transnational crime and stem the flow of dangerous drugs through our communities." Raybon credited the effort as a demonstration of strong teamwork at the border.
The ongoing investigation into the drug shipment is being led by Homeland Security Investigations. The bust represents a continued effort to combat drug trafficking across international borders, with more than 1,300 pounds of cocaine reportedly seized by CBP officers in Michigan ports of entry this fiscal year alone, as of March 5. The interception is part of a larger pattern of significant drug seizures at Michigan's international crossings, indicating persistent drug smuggling attempts in the region.
