The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed on 17 February 2026 that officers seized 266.4 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine—worth an estimated CA $33 million—during a secondary inspection of a commercial truck at the Blue Water Bridge crossing between Michigan and Ontario on 4 February. The seizure, announced publicly this week, is the largest at the port since 2024.
A 29-year-old Ontario trucker, Kulbir Singh, faces charges of importation and possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is leading the continuing investigation. Since January 2025, Southern Ontario CBSA teams have confiscated more than 616 kg of meth originating from the United States.
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While primarily a narcotics case, the incident underscores the heightened inspections that commercial carriers and cross-border drivers can expect in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup and amid ongoing bilateral tension over the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Logistics firms report longer wait-times at Southern Ontario crossings as officers balance facilitation mandates with intensified enforcement.
Trade compliance consultants advise exporters to build additional buffer time into delivery schedules, ensure accurate bills of lading and consider trusted-trader programmes such as FAST to minimise disruption.
A 29-year-old Ontario trucker, Kulbir Singh, faces charges of importation and possession for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is leading the continuing investigation. Since January 2025, Southern Ontario CBSA teams have confiscated more than 616 kg of meth originating from the United States.
For travellers and logistics professionals concerned about tightening border rules, VisaHQ can simplify the administrative side of crossing into Canada. The platform offers step-by-step guidance on visas, eTAs and other documentation, with real-time updates that help keep shipments on schedule even as inspections become more rigorous. Visit https://www.visahq.com/canada/ to learn how their team can assist.
While primarily a narcotics case, the incident underscores the heightened inspections that commercial carriers and cross-border drivers can expect in the run-up to the 2026 World Cup and amid ongoing bilateral tension over the Gordie Howe International Bridge project. Logistics firms report longer wait-times at Southern Ontario crossings as officers balance facilitation mandates with intensified enforcement.
Trade compliance consultants advise exporters to build additional buffer time into delivery schedules, ensure accurate bills of lading and consider trusted-trader programmes such as FAST to minimise disruption.
