Toronto Couple Facing Multiple Charges After RCMP Seize $13M in Drugs

Published on November 16, 2023

A Toronto couple is facing charges after the discovery of 300 kilograms of meth by Canadian border guards and the subsequent seizure of more than $13 million worth of drugs by the RCMP. Canadian Border Services (CBS) guards discovered 300 kilograms of methamphetamine inside a semi-truck attempting to enter Canada at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor, Ont. on March 4, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said in a Nov. 15 press release. The driver of the truck was arrested by CBS before being turned over to the RCMP. The driver was later released without being charged. An in-depth investigation to determine “where the methamphetamine was coming from and who was responsible” was launched by Windsor RCMP Border Integrity with assistance from CBSA Windsor Intelligence and Enforcement Operations Division, the release said....

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