August 7, 2025
RED FM News Desk
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on Thursday announced a major seizure of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry in Point Edward, Ontario.
Officials stated that on July 23, a commercial truck arriving from the United States was referred for a secondary inspection. During a search of the truck’s trailer, Border Services officers discovered seven bags containing bricks of suspected cocaine. The total weight of the suspected narcotics was 197 kg, with an estimated street value of $24.6 million.
The CBSA arrested 29-year-old Onkar Kalsi of Caledon, Ontario, and transferred him and the suspected narcotics into the custody of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). Kalsi has been charged by the RCMP with importation of cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Officials say the investigation is ongoing.
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.
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