Authorities seized 314 kilograms of meth at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon crossing. A driver now faces federal charges after the record drug bust.
Sumas, Wash. — Canadian authorities say a foreign national faces federal drug charges after officers seized 314 kilograms of methamphetamine at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry, which connects directly to Whatcom County through the Sumas crossing.
The Canada Border Services Agency said the seizure happened Nov. 22, 2025. Officers inspected a commercial truck returning to Canada from the United States. With help from a detector dog team, they found 12 boxes of meth hidden in the truck and trailer.
Meanwhile, CBSA Regional Director General Nina Patel said officers continue to target high-risk shipments. She said cooperation with the RCMP helps disrupt the flow of illegal drugs across the border.
“CBSA officers are working around the clock to ensure the security of Canada’s border,” Patel said. “In partnership with the RCMP, we continue to put pressure on criminal networks, disrupt the flow of illegal drugs and keep dangerous individuals out of our communities.”
As a result, CBSA said the case marks the largest narcotics seizure ever recorded at the crossing.
Driver identified, charges filed
Authorities identified the driver as Satnam Singh. Officers arrested him at the port of entry. They then transferred him to the RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region Integrated Border Enforcement Team.
Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the drugs will not reach communities because of the seizure. He added that the work of CBSA and RCMP officers helps dismantle organized crime networks.
“This large seizure represents another truckload of illegal drugs that will not end up in our communities,” Anandasangaree said. “Through their efforts, we are securing our borders, dismantling international crime networks and keeping Canadians safe.”
According to CBSA, Singh faces two charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Those include possession for the purpose of importation and possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Local border goes both ways
The Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry links directly with the Sumas crossing in Whatcom County. Because of that, it remains one of the region’s busiest commercial freight corridors.
CBSA said between January 1 and October 31, 2025, officers in the Pacific Region made 10,428 illegal narcotic seizures, including the seizure of 1,041 kg of methamphetamines. In addition, authorities say in 2025, CBSA Detector Dog Service teams carried out 29,486 searches, uncovering 13,986 high-risk food, plant, and animal items, along with 34,810 seizures involving drugs, firearms, and currency.
Taken together, the case highlights continued trafficking pressure along the U.S.–Canada border. It also shows how inspections on both sides of the boundary play a key role in intercepting large shipments
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