U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers seized 217 pounds of cocaine at the Blue Water Bridge last Thursday.
CBP said the drug was discovered during inspections of outbound commercial cargo, commingled among a shipment of goods.
Acting Port Director Scott Opalka said the discovery underscores the reality of ongoing efforts by drug trafficking organizations to circumvent laws and traffic illicit substances for gain.
“I applaud the diligence and professionalism of our Port Huron team and their enduring commitment to CBP’s border security mission," Opalka said.
CBP said the driver of the vehicle will face federal prosecution.
The illicit cargo was seized, and the tractor and trailer were impounded pending further investigation by Homeland Security Investigations’ Border Enforcement Security Task Force in Port Huron.
