WINDSOR, ON, Oct. 19, 2026 /CNW/ -- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers at the Ambassador Bridge port of entry seized 127 kg of suspected cocaine from a commercial truck arriving from the United States on September 11, 2026. After being referred for a secondary examination by a CBSA officer, border services officers used the assistance of a detector dog to detect and seize 127 kg of suspected cocaine in the trailer.
The CBSA arrested Vasyl Galychyn, 61, and Anton Chernyshov, 41, both of Mississauga, Ontario. The two men and the seized narcotics were transferred by CBSA officers to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The RCMP charged Galychyn and Chernyshov with importation of cocaine and possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The matter is currently before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor, Ontario. The charges are subject to validation by the court.
Quotes
"The seizure of this significant quantity of cocaine at the Ambassador Bridge demonstrates our government's action to protect Canadians from the threat of cross-border organized crime and illicit drugs. I commend the Canada Border Services Agency and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for their wok to protect Canadians and strengthen public safety."
- The Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Public Safety
"This seizure at the Ambassador Bridge shows the important work our border services officers do every day to keep illegal drugs out of Canada. Their experience, attention to detail and use of technology helped stop a significant amount of cocaine from entering the country. Working with our law enforcement partners, we are disrupting cross-border drug trafficking and protecting Canadian communities."
- Michael Prosia, Regional Director General, Southern Ontario Region, Canada Border Services Agency
"The RCMP's Border Integrity unit works closely in collaboration with CBSA and our other partner agencies to interdict illicit drugs entering Canada. This recent seizure is another example of the dedication and commitment of our front-line officers to protect Canadians from the harm these substances have on our communities."
- Tim Diebel, Central Region Border Integrity Operations Officer, Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Quick facts
- So far this year, CBSA's Southern Ontario Region has seized 1.67 metric tonnes of cocaine.
- For the latest contraband statistics, visit Canada Border Services Agency seizures.
- Smuggling narcotics and other Customs Act contraventions may lead to prosecution in a court of law. For foreign nationals this may mean removal from Canada, and a ban on returning to Canada.
- Canada is investing $1.3 billion to bolster security at the border and strengthen the immigration system, all while keeping Canadians safe. Information on the Border Plan is available here: The Government of Canada's Border Plan: significant investments to strengthen border security and our immigration system.
- If you have information about suspicious cross-border activity, please contact the CBSA Border Watch Line at 1-888-502-9060.
- Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact their local police, the RCMP at 1-800-387-0020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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