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CBP Arrests Canadian with Meth at Blue Water Bridge

Release Date
Fri, 08/28/2015

DETROIT- U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, Michigan arrested a Canadian truck driver who was in possession of suspected methamphetamines on Tuesday, Aug. 25. 

A Canadian citizen male driving a commercial truck arrived at the Blue Water Bridge and declared nothing but personal medications.  CBP officers asked the driver to pull over for a cab check. A search of the cab area resulted in the discovery of two used glass pipes both of which contained residue that field tested positive for methamphetamines. Further search of the vehicle found a bottle containing methadone and several crystal like substances that also tested positive.

“I commend the actions of all involved and their vigilance in removing dangerous drugs from the community,” said CBP Port Director Andrew Douglas. “The consequences of bringing drugs across the border can lead to serious charges.”

The driver was arrested and turned over to the Port Huron Police Department.

All persons accused of crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court proceedings.

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Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021