CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY

A Florida woman is facing several charges after reportedly attempting to smuggle dozens of illegal guns into Canada earlier this month.

DETROIT -- Canadian border agents seized 18 bricks of suspected cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge. The Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the seizure occurred in Windsor on Aug. 29. A U.S. traveler was arrested after a search of their vehicle revealed the cocaine which weighed an estimated 40 pounds. “This seizure further demonstrates the commitment of our border services officers to protect our communities,” said Joe McMahon, District Director, Ambassador Bridge Operations, Canada Border Services Agency. “We are incredibly proud of their efforts and the work they do every day and we are thankful to have a strong partnership with the RCMP.”Federico Jimenez-Martinez, 34, of Kansas City was charged with importation of a Schedule I substance (cocaine) and possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine) for purpose of trafficking.

The threat that closed the Ambassador Bridge for several hours Monday centered around two grenades that turned out to be inert, and the U.S. driver who had them in his car is not being charged, Windsor police said.

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The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding residents that travel restrictions along the US-Canada Border will remain in place until at least June 21.

The current extension of the border crossing restrictions was set to expire Nov. 21, 2020. Canada - United States border closure extended again, this time until December 21st, CBC News has learned. Foreign nationals who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 will not be permitted to enter Canada, regardless of their reason for travel. As of March 31, 2020, anyone arriving in Canada in any mode (air, land, marine or rail) must provide their contact information to a border services officer when seeking entry. For the latest on cross-border programs and services, travelers can call the CBSA’s Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.

Agents discovered the methamphetamine while conducting an examination of the truck after it entered the country through the Ambassador Bridge crossing on Sept. 22. During the examination, officers discovered 21 kilograms or roughly 46 pounds of methamphetamine hidden inside a duffel bag on the truck. According to the press release, the drug have a street value of $2.7 millionThe driver of the truck has been identified as Jaspreet Singh, 29, of Brampton, Ontario. Singh was taken into custody during the stop and has since been hit with importing and trafficking charges in Canada. The border between the U.S. and Canada has been closed for months due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

WINDSOR, Ontario – Around 21 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine was seized by officials at the Ambassador Bridge on Sept. 22. The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) made the discovery. They said the meth was found with a Brampton resident and is estimated to be worth about $2.7 million. During the examination, border services officers discovered a duffel bag filled with packages of suspected methamphetamine. Jaspreet Singh, 29, of Brampton, Ontario is charged with Importation of Scheduled I substance and Possession for the purpose of trafficking.

DETROT The Canada Border Services Agency is reminding travelers ahead of the upcoming Labor Day long weekend that travel restrictions are still in place at all Canadian international border crossings. Quick FactsThe temporary restriction on all discretionary travel at the Canada-U.S. border put in place on March 21 continues. not be permitted to enter Canada, regardless of their reason for travel. Foreign nationals who are displaying symptoms of COVID-19 willbe permitted to enter Canada, regardless of their reason for travel. For the latest on cross-border programs and services, travelers can call the CBSAs Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999.

WINDSOR, Ontario – Officials seized more than $25 million worth of methamphetamine from a truck entering Canada on the Ambassador Bridge on Christmas Eve, according to authorities. Police said a commercial truck entered Canada through the Ambassador Bridge on Dec. 24 in Windsor, Ontario. The truck was referred for a secondary examination, and officers found nine containers of suspected meth, officials said. The Canada Border Services Agency and Royal Canadian Mounted Police seized about 200 kilograms of suspected meth from the truck, officials said. Anyone with information about suspicious activity at the border is asked to call the CBSA Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060.

During the examination, BSOs discovered 12 undeclared handguns concealed inside the vehicle along with 11 prohibited over-capacity magazines. A United States resident was charged by the CBSA. Two males and one female, all United States residents, were charged by the CBSA. The travelers paid the $3,500 terms of release for the conveyance and they were all returned to the United States. During the examination, BSOs found two undeclared firearms in the driver's purse.