A Calgary man has been arrested after border officers seized 108 kg of cocaine from a commercial transport vehicle at the Coutts port of entry in southern Alberta.
On March 8, 2025, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) officers discovered the drugs hidden inside a vehicle during a secondary inspection.
The drugs could be worth as much as $5.5 million.
The shipment originated in the United States. Following the seizure, the Integrated Border Enforcement Team — comprised of the RCMP, CBSA, and Calgary Police Service — launched a criminal investigation.
Arshdeep Singh, 26, of Calgary, was arrested and charged with importing a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking. He is scheduled to appear in the Alberta Court of Justice in Lethbridge on May 7.
Officials emphasized the importance of cooperation in preventing illegal drugs from entering Canada.
“This significant seizure demonstrates the important work being done by our border services officers,” said Ben Tame, a CBSA district director.
RCMP Supt. Sean Boser credited agency collaboration for intercepting the cocaine before it could reach Alberta communities.
Authorities continue to investigate the case.
