CBP finds $6M in cocaine hidden under floor of empty semi-trailer bound for Canada
The 21-year-old driver entered New York’s Lewiston Bridge outbound lane. A closer look at his equipment uncovered 174 vacuum-sealed packages. The post CBP finds $6M in cocaine hidden under floor of empty semi-trailer bound for Canada appeared first on FreightWaves .
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents uncovered approximately 450 pounds of cocaine concealed under the floor of an empty semi-trailer at Lewiston Bridge in New York on September 22. The shipment, bound for Canada, had an estimated street value of about $6 million. The discovery began when a 21-year-old Canadian man drove a commercial truck and trailer through the outbound lane at the Port of Buffalo crossing.
Customs officers initially noticed modifications to the trailer's floor and utilized a canine to search the empty vehicle, which alerted to narcotics. Further examination revealed 174 vacuum-sealed packages concealed under the modified floor. Field tests confirmed the substance as cocaine, leading CBP to refer the case to Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo for investigation.
Acting Port Director Sharon Swiatek praised the officers and their canine teams for their vigilance, advanced training, and dedication to border security.
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