U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers, in partnership with ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), intercepted two significant drug shipments during outbound enforcement operations near the Detroit and Port Huron ports of entry on Thursday. Authorities seized approximately 1,047 pounds (475 kilograms) of cocaine in Detroit and 937 pounds (425 kilograms) of methamphetamine in Port Huron.
In Detroit, a commercial vehicle bound for Canada was stopped for inspection. Officers discovered several bricks of a white powdery substance hidden within multiple boxes and two duffel bags inside the trailer. Field tests confirmed the substance as cocaine.
“Preventing the scourge of dangerous narcotics from harming our communities is an essential part of our border security mission and we'll continue to hold the line against the illicit drug trade,” said Port Director Marc Calixte, Port of Detroit.
The cocaine, along with the truck and trailer, was seized by authorities. The driver, identified as a citizen of India, is facing federal prosecution.
At Port Huron, CBP and ICE HSI personnel conducted a physical search of another Canada-bound commercial vehicle using canine units. This search resulted in the discovery of more than 400 bags containing methamphetamine, which field tests confirmed.
“This case is testament to the collaborative effort put forth by CBP officers and our law enforcement partners each day to protect the homeland,” said Port Director Jeffrey Wilson, Area Port of Port Huron.
The methamphetamine shipment was also seized along with its truck and trailer. The driver in this case is a Canadian citizen who now faces federal prosecution.
“Enforcement successes aside, we will continue to work diligently to disrupt the transnational drug trade through our layered enforcement approach and hold those who seek to victimize the American people accountable,” said Director of Field Operations Marty C. Raybon, CBP Field Operations Detroit Field Office.
Both incidents are under investigation by ICE HSI.
“The combined and focused efforts of HSI and CBP are dismantling drug trafficking networks along our Northern border,” said ICE HSI Detroit Acting Special Agent in Charge Matthew Stentz. “We continue to work closely with our federal, state, local and Canadian partners to stop the flow of illicit narcotics and provide for our common safety on both sides of the border.”
According to data from CBP’s Detroit Field Office, more than 4,300 pounds of cocaine and nearly 1,000 pounds of methamphetamine have been seized so far during Fiscal Year 2025. CBP continues its efforts as America’s largest law enforcement organization focused on border management across land, air, and sea domains while enforcing travel laws and supporting economic prosperity.
