Truck Driver Arrested at Windsor-Detroit Border with $3 Million Worth of Cocaine

On May 12, 2025, Singh, a truck driver heading to Canada, was arrested at the Windsor-Detroit border after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials discovered cocaine valued at approximately $3 million hidden inside his vehicle. The drug bricks were concealed in Home Depot moving boxes and hidden behind rubber mats in the truck’s trailer compartment.

Details of the Drug Seizure

• The cocaine was vacuum-sealed and duct-taped inside eight Home Depot boxes found in the passenger-side toolbox compartment of Singh’s commercial trailer.
• Singh’s reaction upon arrest raised questions, as he appeared unaware of the contents of the boxes.

Investigation and Evidence

Authorities uncovered communications on Singh’s phone via the Signal app indicating organized trafficking activities. Messaging between Singh and an unidentified contact suggested coordination regarding delivery schedules and meetings, including an arranged meeting at an Indiana truck stop.

Significance and Broader Context

A special agent involved described the volume and method of transportation as indicative of a larger drug trafficking operation. This arrest is the third major cocaine seizure by Customs and Border Protection in Detroit since March 2025. Recent trends show increased smuggling attempts of cocaine, fentanyl, and firearms through border crossings like the Ambassador Bridge and Bluewater Bridge, with many offenders originating from the Greater Toronto Area.

Next Steps

Singh faces federal prosecution under ICE Homeland Security Investigations as authorities continue the ongoing investigation into this trafficking network.