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- The accused, identified as Khushwinder Gill, was charged following an investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) into the seizure, which took place at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon Port of Entry in British Columbia on October 22, 2025.
- A 47-year-old truck driver of Punjabi origin is facing drug trafficking-related charges in Canada after authorities allegedly discovered 52 bricks of suspected cocaine and heroin concealed inside his commercial vehicle at a border crossing with the United States.
- Canadian authorities have described the seizure as an example of the importance of coordinated enforcement efforts at international border crossings, particularly those used by commercial freight vehicles.
A 47-year-old truck driver of Punjabi origin is facing drug trafficking-related charges in Canada after authorities allegedly discovered 52 bricks of suspected cocaine and heroin concealed inside his commercial vehicle at a border crossing with the United States.
The accused, identified as Khushwinder Gill, was charged following an investigation by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) into the seizure, which took place at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon Port of Entry in British Columbia on October 22, 2025.
According to the RCMP’s Federal Policing Pacific Region, officers of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) intercepted Gill’s truck during a border inspection. A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of two duffel bags containing 52 packages of suspected narcotics.
Following the seizure, Gill was taken into custody by investigators from the RCMP’s Drugs and Organised Crime unit. The case was subsequently investigated under Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Nearly a year after the interception, prosecutors approved formal charges against Gill on October 19, 2026, in the British Columbia Provincial Court. He has been accused of importing and possessing cocaine and heroin for the purpose of trafficking.
Canadian authorities have described the seizure as an example of the importance of coordinated enforcement efforts at international border crossings, particularly those used by commercial freight vehicles.
David Lee, director of the CBSA’s Pacific Highway District, credited the vigilance of border officers and cooperation with federal police for the interception. He said the seizure highlighted the role of both agencies in preventing illegal drugs from entering Canadian communities.
Staff Sergeant Eric Kimura of the RCMP’s Federal Policing Pacific Region Drugs and Organised Crime unit also emphasised the significance of joint investigations in disrupting suspected cross-border narcotics trafficking.
The case comes amid continued efforts by Canadian law enforcement agencies to intercept large quantities of illegal drugs transported through major trade routes connecting Canada and the United States.
In another recent incident, CBSA officers reported seizing nearly 128 kilograms of cocaine from a commercial truck entering Windsor, Ontario, from the United States via the Ambassador Bridge earlier this month.
The two seizures underscore the challenges faced by Canadian border authorities in monitoring commercial cargo movements while attempting to prevent international drug trafficking.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the alleged source or intended destination of the narcotics seized from Gill’s vehicle, or whether additional suspects are being investigated.
The allegations against Gill have not been proven in court.
