10th February 2026 – Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has arrested a foreign national who was attempting to smuggle over 300 kilograms of methamphetamine across the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry in British Columbia.
On November 22, 2025, CBSA border services officers examined a commercial vehicle returning to Canada from the United States. With the support of the CBSA Detector Dog Team, officers detected 12 boxes containing 314 kg of methamphetamine concealed within the truck and trailer.
This interception represents the largest narcotics seizure to date at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry.
The CBSA arrested the driver who was then transferred to the custody of the RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region, Integrated Border Enforcement Team (FPPR IBET).
Satnam Singh was arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:
- possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of Importation into Canada, and,
- possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
Federal Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree said that “This large seizure represents another truckload of illegal drugs that will not end up in our communities. It is a product of the dedicated work by the CBSA and RCMP who are on the front lines in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. Through their efforts, we are securing our borders, dismantling international crime networks and keeping Canadians safe.”
Nina Patel, who is the Regional Director General CBSA, Pacific Region said “CBSA officers are working around the clock to ensure the security of Canada’s border. This is the largest narcotics seizure to date at the Abbotsford-Huntingdon port of entry. 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.”
