In a significant drug enforcement action, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers confiscated 339 pounds of cocaine from a commercial vehicle destined for Canada near the Ambassador Bridge port of entry on Tuesday. According to a report by WZZM13, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection selected the truck for a detailed inspection that led to the discovery of the illicit drugs camouflaged in two duffel bags and four moving boxes.
The narcotics were found during a physical inspection and later confirmed to be cocaine following laboratory testing, as mentioned in a statement obtained by WXYZ. Acting Port Director David Beculheimer commented on the seizure, stating, "Our ports of entry are not throughfares for illegal drugs and we will continue to hold the line against transnational criminal activity,” as per WZZM13. The driver of the vehicle, reported by WOODTV as a citizen of India, now faces federal prosecution.
This bust adds to an alarming amount of cocaine intercepted at Michigan ports of entry, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations seizing over 1,500 pounds within the 2025 fiscal year so far. Marty C. Raybon, Director of Field Operations, affirmed the agency's resolve, telling WZZM13, "We work diligently to enable fair, competitive, and compliant trade and a significant part of that is stopping those who seek to exploit import and export processes for illicit gain."
U.S. Customs and Border Protection's ongoing commitment to combating the flow of illegal narcotics is underscored by this latest seizure near one of the nation's busiest international crossings. The case remains under investigation by ICE Homeland Security Investigations, as the agency continues to disrupt the activities of drug traffickers operating across the U.S.-Canada border. In a release quoted by WOODTV, U.S. Customs and Border Protection emphasized their role in safeguarding the borders and ensuring the integrity of legitimate trade across national lines.
