Over 58 kilograms of suspected cocaine seized at the Blue Water Bridge. May 24, 2019. (Photo by Canadian Border Services Agency)Over 58 kilograms of suspected cocaine seized at the Blue Water Bridge. May 24, 2019. (Photo by Canadian Border Services Agency)
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Significant cocaine seizure at Blue Water Bridge

A 29-year-old Brantford man is charged after 58.15 kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized at the Blue Water Bridge in Point Edward.

On May 24, a man was referred to secondary inspection by Canada Border Services Agency officers.

A detector dog and imaging x-ray machine allegedly discovered 48 bricks of suspected cocaine inside of a hidden compartment in the vehicle.

The accused was transferred to RCMP custody and charged.

Olanrewaju Michael Ojelade is charged with one count each of importing, trafficking, and possession of a schedule one substance.

He will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on June 13, and the investigation continues.

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