200 kilos of cocaine seized at Ontario border

#CBSA officers at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry stopped $24.6M of cocaine from entering Canada from the United States. An Ontario resident has been charged by the @RCMPONT. Read more: https://t.co/Y38qarJu67 #ProtectingCanadians #BorderSecurity pic.twitter.com/q0h1fgH1wz

— Canada Border Services Agency (@CanBorder) August 7, 2025

City News is reporting that "The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) announced a major drug bust at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry, where officers intercepted nearly 200 kilograms of suspected cocaine in a commercial truck arriving from the United States." 

"The seizure took place on July 23, 2025, when border officers referred the vehicle for a secondary inspection. During the examination, seven bags containing bricks of suspected cocaine were discovered in the trailer." 

"The total weight of the narcotics was 197 kilograms, with an estimated street value of $24.6 million. CBSA officers arrested Onkar Kalsi, 29, of Caledon, Ont., at the scene. He was transferred, along with the seized drugs, to the custody of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)." 

Red FM is reporting that "Between January 1 and July 10, 2025, the CBSA has seized a total of 1,164 kg of cocaine originating from the United States, compared to 514 kg from other countries combined."