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Six bricks of suspected cocaine seized from truck at Ambassador Bridge in Windsor

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WINDSOR, Ontario. (WXYZ) — Six bricks of suspected cocaine, weighing a total of 8.2 kilograms, were seized from a commercial truck at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor.

On Feb. 19, the driver of the truck was sent for secondary examination upon his return from the United States. During the inspection, the bricks were found by border services officers.

A Waterloo man was arrested.

“This seizure demonstrates the hard work and perseverance of our officers who are committed to stopping illegal activity at our borders and to protecting our communities," said Tamara Allard, District Director, Ambassador Bridge Operations, Southern Ontario Region, CBSA.