Canadians Busted with $16K Marijuana at U.S. Border

0:00Two Canadian space charges after U.S. border agents copped them with marijuana hidden in their vehicle at the Lewiston Bridge crossing. On March 21st, a narcotics detection dog alerted officers to a Mercedes SUV with Ontario plates. Scans showed issues in the rear-quarter panel and trunk door leading to a search. Agents found six vacuum sealed bags of the substance, which tested positive for marijuana. The K-9 team and officers earned praise for their sharp work in spotting the hidden drugs. The marijuana weighed about 6 pounds with a street value over $16,000. The driver, a 43-year-old woman and her 35-year-old passenger, were handed to local police. They now face felony charges for second-degree possession, highlighting the ongoing efforts to stop narcotics at the border. Toronto News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.