National Times Bureau :- An Indo-Canadian truck driver has been arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle nearly CAD 25 million worth of cocaine into the country, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
On July 23, a commercial truck arriving from the United States was sent for secondary inspection at the Blue Water Bridge port of entry. During the search, CBSA officers found seven bags containing suspected cocaine. The total weight of the drugs was 197 kilograms, with an estimated street value of CAD 24.6 million.
The driver, identified as 29-year-old Onkar Kalsi from Caledon, Ontario, was arrested and handed over to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). He has been charged with importing cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree praised the officers, saying, “This seizure shows our commitment to stopping criminal activities and protecting our communities. Canada will not tolerate any attempt to weaken the integrity and security of our borders.”
According to CBSA, between January 1 and July 10, 2025, officers seized a total of 1,164 kilograms of cocaine arriving from the U.S., along with 514 kilograms from other countries. Authorities noted that this is not the first time a truck driver of Indian origin has been arrested for alleged drug smuggling. Several similar arrests have been made in the past.
